Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Acceptance Rate
Marion, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,035
- Admitted
- 2,495
- Yield
- 20%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's acceptance rate has fallen from 95% in 2014–15 to 82.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,433 to 3,035 (-12%) over that period.
Its 82.2% rate makes Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion more selective than about 37% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 38%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83.7% for women vs 79.9% for men, a 3.8-point gap). Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,433 | 3,263 | 95% | 1,471 |
| 2015–16 | 3,176 | 3,024 | 95.2% | 1,425 |
| 2016–17 | 3,323 | 2,455 | 73.9% | 683 |
| 2017–18 | 3,796 | 2,734 | 72% | 787 |
| 2018–19 | 4,733 | 3,232 | 68.3% | 718 |
| 2019–20 | 4,363 | 2,923 | 67% | 670 |
| 2020–21 | 2,942 | 2,691 | 91.5% | 567 |
| 2021–22 | 3,880 | 3,566 | 91.9% | 565 |
| 2022–23 | 3,946 | 3,422 | 86.7% | 580 |
| 2023–24 | 3,035 | 2,495 | 82.2% | 500 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,848 | 1,546 | 83.7% |
| Men | 1,187 | 949 | 79.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–600 | 61% |
| SAT Math | 480–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–28 | 14% |
How Indiana Wesleyan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's acceptance rate?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's acceptance rate is 82.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,495 admitted of 3,035 applicants).
Is Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion test optional?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion received 3,035 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,495.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?
Admitted students at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion typically scored 490–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion getting harder to get into?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 95% in 2014–15 to 82.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.indwes.edu/.