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Indiana Wesleyan University, or IWU, was founded in 1920 as Marion College. Classes began during the fall of 1920. The university adopted its current name in 1987. The main campus is spread over 300 acres in Marion, Indiana. The university offers several academic degrees as well as professional educational programs. The academic units of IWU are organized into the following colleges:
- College of Adult and Professional Studies
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Graduate Studies
IWU has a wide variety of student clubs and organizations including the John Wesley Honors College Student Association, Community of Accountants, Psychology Club, Phi Alpha Theta, Sigma Delta Pi, Students for Life, La Amistad Hispanica, and many more.
The sports teams of IWU are popularly referred as the Wildcats. The teams participate in the Mid-Central College Conference. The university is a member of the NAIA Division II and NCCAA Division I.
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Campus Location4201 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953-4974
USA
Main Tel: (765) 674-6901
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Indiana Wesleyan University HighlightsWhere Indiana Wesleyan University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Wesleyan religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, nursing and emergency medicine, business and management, and education and teaching.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,962 | 67 | | Master | 1,700 | 12 | | Associate | 593 | 22 | | Post-master's certificate | 497 | 18 |
Indiana Wesleyan StudentsThe student enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan was 14,756 in 2007 (14,148 full-time equivalent). About 34% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 66% of the class. Undergrads are 41% of enrolled students and graduate students are 59%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 18,284 | | Room | $ 3,072 | | Board | $ 3,296 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 1,928 |
Financial Aid: Indiana Wesleyan participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 5 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 194 |
Housing and MealsIndiana Wesleyan provides on-campus housing for 2,382 of its 14,148 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Indiana Wesleyan AthleticsIndiana Wesleyan is in the Mid-Central College Conference for major sports. Indiana Wesleyan offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 114 male students received the aid (men were 49% of those receiving aid) and 117 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 51% of students receiving such aid) .
Indiana Wesleyan Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 83% | | Women | 84% | | All | 84% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 480-600 | | Math | 480-600 | | Writing | 450-570 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (2,577 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (56 awarded) - Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1,166 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (45 awarded) - Human Services
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (7 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (64 awarded) - Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
- History
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (3 awarded) MEDIA (23 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (2 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
MEDICINE (19 awarded) - Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC (7 awarded) - Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (480 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (22 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (11 awarded) - Drawing
- Photography
- Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (170 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Youth Ministry
SCIENCE (20 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Exercise Physiology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (61 awarded) - Art Therapy/Therapist
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Counseling Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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