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Chances of getting into Indiana Wesleyan University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
92%
Admission Difficulty for Indiana Wesleyan University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into IWU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at IWU is 92%.  It ranks #38 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, 3,566 out of 3,880 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 59 percent on standardized admission tests. 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. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The IWU application fee is $0 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Indiana Wesleyan University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 52% of students submitted SAT scores and 27% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

IWU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
990-1200
Applicants Submitting SAT 
52%
SAT Scores for Indiana Wesleyan University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 500
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 990
SAT Scores for Indiana Wesleyan University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1200
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Indiana Wesleyan University?

Indiana Wesleyan University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Indiana Wesleyan University score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 990-1200.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Indiana Wesleyan University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1200 and Above Good >96%
1095 to 1200 Avg + 92%-96%
990 to 1095 Avg - 86%-92%
885 to 990 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 885 Low <76%
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IWU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
27%
ACT Scores for Indiana Wesleyan University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Indiana Wesleyan University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 27
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into IWU?

Indiana Wesleyan University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

IWU regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Indiana Wesleyan University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >96%
22 to 26 Avg + 92%-96%
19 to 22 Avg - 87%-92%
16 to 19 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 16 Low <79%
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IWU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.61
Typical High School Grades 
B+

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 #13 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 92% of all applicants.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

57% of Indiana Wesleyan University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Indiana Wesleyan University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 30%
Top 25% of class 57%
Top 50% of class 88%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Indiana Wesleyan University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,498 1,382 3,880
Accepted 2,304 1,262 3,566
Acceptance Rate 92% 91% 92%
Enrolled 351 214 565
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 17% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
40

Applicants have 40 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana Wesleyan University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Indiana Wesleyan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Indiana Wesleyan University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not 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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Indiana Wesleyan University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151801 IPEDS survey data for Indiana Wesleyan University.

FAQs

Does Indiana Wesleyan University prefer SAT or ACT?

52% of students submit their SAT scores to IWU. 27% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Indiana Wesleyan University?

92% of those who apply are granted admission to IWU. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Indiana Wesleyan University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1200. 52% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Indiana Wesleyan University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 26. 27% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.