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How strong are the academics at Indiana Wesleyan University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Indiana Wesleyan has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Indiana Wesleyan University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Indiana Wesleyan's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Indiana Wesleyan University:

82%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Indiana Wesleyan University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Elementary Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
7.2
27.36
47.52
67.68
87.84
108

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 25
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
  • Biochemistry 4
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 24
  • Business Administration and Management, General 18
  • Finance, General 17
  • Accounting 11
  • Office Management and Supervision 9
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 5
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 5
  • Communication and Media Studies 4
  • Communication, General 4
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
  • Radio and Television 2
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Graphics 3
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 2
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 30
  • Music Teacher Education 9
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 7
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 1
  • Social Science Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
  • Creative Writing 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 108
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 9
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 7
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 5
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 3
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 0
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 0
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 9
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 10
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 12
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 20
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 1
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 2
  • Christian Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 27
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 19
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, Other 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
  • Social Sciences, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 8
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 7
  • Youth Ministry 6
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 4
  • Religious/Sacred Music 3
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 2
  • Religious Education 1
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 0
  • Divinity/Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drawing 9
  • Photography 6
  • Music Performance, General 5
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 5
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 4
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Music, Other 1
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
  • Painting 0
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 0
  • Interior Design 0

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