Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Average | |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
The acceptance rate at IWU is 91%. It ranks #40 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Indiana Wesleyan University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,691 out of 2,942 applicants were admitted.
The school has average admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 51 percent (SAT 1010/1200 ACT 21/27). Indiana Wesleyan University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The IWU application fee is $0 and applications are due by May 1.
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Indiana Wesleyan University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
SAT Math 25th | 500 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1010 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 610 |
SAT Math 75th | 590 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1200 |
Average SAT Score | 1110 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Indiana Wesleyan University?
Indiana Wesleyan University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 59 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 910. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1110 out of 1600. IWU ranks #15 in Indiana for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 65 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1200 and Above | Good | >95% |
1105 to 1200 | Avg + | 91%-95% |
1010 to 1105 | Avg - | 86%-91% |
915 to 1010 | Reach | 78%-86% |
Less than 915 | Low | <78% |
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ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
ACT Math 25th | 20 |
ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
ACT Math 75th | 26 |
ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
Average ACT Score | 24 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into IWU?
Admission data indicates that IWU regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #14 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score. 50 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Indiana Wesleyan University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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27 and Above | Good | >95% |
24 to 27 | Avg + | 91%-95% |
21 to 24 | Avg - | 86%-91% |
18 to 21 | Reach | 78%-86% |
Less than 18 | Low | <78% |
What GPA do you need to get into Indiana Wesleyan University?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into IWU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Indiana Wesleyan University was 3.61 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #14 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.61 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as IWU accepts 91% of all applicants.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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57% of Indiana Wesleyan University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 30% |
Top 25% of class | 57% |
Top 50% of class | 88% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 1,990 | 952 | 2,942 |
Accepted | 1,828 | 863 | 2,691 |
Acceptance Rate | 92% | 91% | 91% |
Enrolled | 373 | 194 | 567 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 20% | 22% | 21% |
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2022.
The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana Wesleyan University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
What are the requirements for admission to Indiana Wesleyan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Required |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151801 IPEDS survey data for Indiana Wesleyan University.
65% of students submit their SAT scores to IWU. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
91% of those who apply are granted admission to IWU. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1200. 65% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.