Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
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How strong are the academics at Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion?

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

12:1
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 12:1. 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 - Marion 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 - Marion:

79%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Social Work
Elementary Education and Teaching
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
14.8
29.44
44.08
58.72
73.36
88

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Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 18
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
  • Biochemistry 3
Business
  • Finance, General 21
  • Accounting 18
  • Business Administration and Management, General 15
  • Business Administration and Management, General 14
  • Office Management and Supervision 11
  • Finance, General 8
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7
  • Office Management and Supervision 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 2
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 2
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
  • Communication, General 1
  • Communication and Media Studies 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Graphics 5
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 30
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 10
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 5
  • Art Teacher Education 5
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 5
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
  • Social Science Teacher Education 2
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
  • Creative Writing 3
  • Creative Writing 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 88
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 11
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 6
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 4
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 1
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 0
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 13
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 27
  • General Studies 19
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 2
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 2
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 1
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 2
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 1
  • Christian Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physics, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 35
  • Psychology, General 4
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 33
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, Other 3
  • Economics, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Economics, General 1
  • Social Sciences, General 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Divinity/Ministry 11
  • Youth Ministry 10
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 6
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 5
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 3
  • Religious/Sacred Music 2
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 2
  • Religious Education 1
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 1
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 1
  • Divinity/Ministry 0
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
  • Religious Education 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Performance, General 5
  • Drawing 5
  • Music Theory and Composition 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Photography 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 1
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 1
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