Dr. Jon S. Kulaga President | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Dr. Jon S. Kulaga President | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Of the three institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Taylor University and Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion.
At least 6,045 people applied to Grant County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 14,836 students enrolled in the universities, including 9,945 in undergraduate and 4,891 in graduate programs. In total 8% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (69.7%) and Black or African American (15.7%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 10,012 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor University | 2,099 | 1,574 | 2,221 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | -- | -- | 10,012 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 3,946 | 3,433 | 2,603 |
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