Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, IN

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Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, IN

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The quintessential Christian college experience.

IWU Wildcats Private Christian Evangelical Nurturing Supportive Spiritual

Founded in 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University is a comprehensive Christian university affiliated with the Wesleyan Church. Home to an energized community committed to changing the world, IWU is the largest private college in Indiana and one of the largest employers in Grant County. With more than 80 undergraduate degree options, IWU’s caring instructors guide students in discovering their individual purpose and life calling in a spiritually rich learning environment.

IWU’s Marion Campus, spanning 350 acres, has won multiple awards for its architecture. Marion exudes a small-town feel, offering plenty of apartments, townhomes, and houses for rent near campus.

A range of student activities such as comedy nights, concerts, coffee house acts, and big-name events keep IWU humming in addition to NAIA Division II Wildcats athletic teams, intramural sports, and almost 40 student organizations. A big arts scene thrives in Marion, with the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra regularly performing at the Phillippe Performing Arts Center on campus. Several bigger cities are within a three-hour drive from campus, including Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Chicago.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Marion, IN is $529 for a studio, $743 for one bedroom, $826 for two bedrooms, and $977 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marion has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 379 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $529/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 596 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $743/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 951 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $826/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 971 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $977/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Allen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

399 Students

6
out of 10

Riverview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

396 Students

6
out of 10

Kendall Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

372 Students

6
out of 10

Justice Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

489 Students

4
out of 10

Frances Slocum Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

472 Students

3
out of 10

Eastbrook Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

399 Students

7
out of 10

Mcculloch Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

524 Students

3
out of 10

Eastbrook High School

Public

Grades 9-12

509 Students

8
out of 10

Marion High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,050 Students

3
out of 10

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