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Indianapolis, IN · Marion, IN
| University of Indianapolis | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,602/yr | $16,898/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,346/yr | $16,298/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,864 | $24,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,863/yr | $16,713/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,262/yr | $17,159/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,855/yr | $20,090/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,004/yr | $21,757/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $285/mo | $257/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,542/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,646/yr | $12,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,068/yr | $288/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,692/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $52,590/yr | $22,228/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,200/yr | $8,208/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,200/yr | $8,208/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 48% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 52% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 67% | 89% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 9,886 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 7,193 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 804 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 56% | 35% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,610/yr | $59,986/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,018–$75,851 | $38,195–$88,091 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 52% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 42% |
| Black students graduating | 31% | 23% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 57% | 39% |
| Asian students graduating | 44% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,452/yr | $51,329/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 45% | No data reported |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 30% |
| First-gen students who finish | 49% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 37% | 33% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,116/yr | $59,093/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Health Professions 15% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 15% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 14% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 6% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $107,384/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $107,199/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.7% | 3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,005 | 6,656 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,397 | 7,430 |
| Average professor pay | $8,128/mo | $8,247/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $55,676 | $35,007 |
| Setting | City (large) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Marion, IN |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1902 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| Men | 41% | 25% |
| Women | 59% | 75% |
| White students | 57% | 56% |
| Black students | 15% | 27% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 7.1% |
| Asian students | 4.2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.6% | 4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 32% | 47% |
| Part-time students | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.6% | 81% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,874/yr | $3,293/yr |
| Endowment | $132.0M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,757 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,436/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $7,120/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Other academic year |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Wesleyan |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 21 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 667 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.9M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $16.8M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $16.8M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $111,379 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.