Indiana Wesleyan University Online

IWU Online, otherwise known as Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global, is a fully online school. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 95% of undergraduate students study exclusively online, along with 87% of graduate students. Degrees earned at IWU Online can be completed 100% remotely and on a flexible schedule. There's also Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, the school's main hub, which offers degrees on campus in Marion, Indiana.

IWU is considered a legitimate school because of its accreditation status. An accredited school is one that's been vetted by an education agency. These third-party organizations look closely at a school's curricula, faculty, and learning objectives to ensure it meets the U.S. Department of Education's standards. IWU Online is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Accreditation is an important part of determining the legitimacy of a school. That's why OnlineU only includes accredited institutions on its site.

IWU is well-known for being a Christian university that embeds faith in its mission as an educational institution. It's the largest member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), and its campus features a seminary where students can study ministry, divinity, and theology. Online students may also take advantage of IWU's Christian studies through an online Master of Theological Studies, Certificate in Christian Ministry Formation, or other graduate degree options. (Some online ministry programs are also taught in Spanish.)

According to government data from College Scorecard, the highest earning bachelor's degree at IWU is the online Bachelor of Science in Nursing, where students earn approximately $65,800 three years after graduation. This program lasts around 15 months, and it's designed for those who already possess a valid registered nurse license. 

The second highest earning degree is the online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management. Three years after graduation, students can expect to earn around $4,900 per month, which equates to a median annual salary of about $58,300. 

The same data is used in OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score for IWU Online, which compares alumni salaries using the same degree programs at different universities. IWU scores 49 out of 100 for bachelor's degrees and 35 for master's programs. 

Most students that apply to IWU are accepted. In fact, 91% of applicants are accepted to its campus in Marion, Indiana. The rate is even higher for online students, as 100% of applicants are accepted. This means that IWU Online has an open admissions policy for online students, meaning that all are accepted into the program of their choice as long as they meet basic requirements. 

When applying to college, it's important to take note of a school's admission requirements and the steps needed to apply. IWU requires that prospective students have at least a 2.6 GPA on their high school transcripts. 

Students must also complete the following steps:

• Fill out an online application through the IWU website. Applications do not have deadlines and may be submitted on a rolling basis.
• Submit high school transcripts or college transcripts if a student is transferring.

IWU does not require college entrance exams, such as the SAT or ACT, although students are encouraged to submit their scores if they have taken one or both tests. Also, there are no application fees or personal essays required.