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Indiana Wesleyan University

Indiana Wesleyan University

📍 Location:  Indiana, Texas
🏅 Accreditation: HLCi
📌 Type: Private
📚 Low-Residency CPT Programs:
💰 Avg. Annual Tuition: $9,000
🗓️ Program Duration: 20 months

University Overview

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), the largest private university in Indiana, has a century-long history of academic excellence and innovation. Established in 1920 and rebranded in 1988 to reflect its broader mission, IWU has evolved into a leader in higher education, serving nearly 14,000 students each year. More than 10,000 of these learners benefit from IWU’s flexible online and regional programs, designed to meet the needs of working adults and career-focused professionals. Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) with specialized accreditations such as CCNE for nursing and ACBSP for business, IWU ensures its graduates earn credentials that are widely respected. The university’s hybrid professional programs integrate academic study with practical, real-world experience, helping students build in-demand skills, expand their professional networks, and achieve long-term career success.

Low-Residency & CPT

Hybrid Programs at Indiana Wesleyan University

TOUCH
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, specializing in Data Analytics
Available Field of Study: Analytics & Data & AI, IT & Computer Science
Average Annual Tuition: $8,982
Program Length: 20 months
 
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, specializing in Data Analytics
Available Field of Study: Analytics & Data & AI, IT & Computer Science
Average Annual Tuition: $8,982
Program Length: 20 months
 
TOUCH
MS Data Analytics
Available Field of Study: Analytics & Data & AI
Average Annual Tuition: $8,982
Program Length: 20 months
 
MS Data Analytics
Available Field of Study: Analytics & Data & AI
Average Annual Tuition: $8,982
Program Length: 20 months
 
TOUCH
MS in Computer Information Systems-Artificial Intelligence
Available Field of Study: IT & Computer Science
Average Annual Tuition: $8,982
Program Length: 20 months
 
MS in Computer Information Systems-Artificial Intelligence
Available Field of Study: IT & Computer Science
Average Annual Tuition: $8,982
Program Length: 20 months
 
TOUCH
MS in IT Project Management
Available Field of Study: IT & Computer Science, Business Administration & Management
Average Annual Tuition: $8,982
Program Length: 20 months
 
MS in IT Project Management
Available Field of Study: IT & Computer Science, Business Administration & Management
Average Annual Tuition: $8,982
Program Length: 20 months
 

Hybrid Format & On-Site Requirement

Onsite Policy:

Indiana Wesleyan University requires international student attend onsite residency class once per term.

  • Students are required to attend one onsite class per academic term, totaling three times per calendar year. New student residencies are in the 2nd session each term. All other students attend with their assigned course section on weekends throughout the term. Students are notified roughly 8 weeks prior to each term start. Onsite sessions are typically held on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The first residency also includes a Thursday afternoon session, for which students may provide. ISP Texas location students will only attend their 1st two residencies at the Forney, TX location. All additional residencies will be completed in Merrillville.


Vacation Policy:

International students at Indiana Wesleyan University cannot take term breaks.

 

CPT Policy

Indiana Wesleyan University adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.

Eligibility for CPT from Program Start

✅ Current OPT and F1 students may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.

✅ Oversea applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.

✅ Change of Status (to F1 Status) applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.

 

“Day 1 CPT Universities” isn’t an official term. It refers to schools that may allow CPT from the first semester, but approval isn’t guaranteed. CPT typically takes 5–15 business days after complete documents are submitted.

 

CPT Details

CPT authorization needs to be renewed every year.

CPT is not required for graduation.

CPT requests for both initial students and COS students must be formally submitted and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the school’s DSO.

Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition Estimate

$9,000 - $9,000


Payment Plans

✅ Available

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) offers semester-based payment plans through ACI, allowing students to pay tuition and fees in monthly installments instead of upfront. The plan requires a $25 setup fee, charges no interest, and must be renewed each semester. Payments are automatically withdrawn on the 10th of each month, and failure to complete the plan will result in the remaining balance being charged back to the student’s IWU account.


Available Scholarships

Academic Calendar

Coming Intakes

Terms Start Date Application Deadline Enrollment Deadline SEVIS Transfer Deadline
Winter B 202602/02/202601/26/2026
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Winter C 202603/02/202602/23/2026
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Summer A 202605/04/202604/27/2026
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Summer B 202606/01/202605/25/2026
06/01/2026
06/01/2026
Summer C 202606/29/202606/22/2026
06/29/2026
06/29/2026
Fall A 202608/24/202608/17/2026
08/24/2026
08/24/2026
Fall B 202609/21/202609/14/2026
09/21/2026
09/21/2026
Fall C 202610/29/202610/22/2026
10/29/2026
10/29/2026
Winter A 202701/04/202712/28/2026
01/04/2027
01/04/2027

Admission Requirements

Application Checklist

  • Transcript - All Transcripts
  • Passport
  • Financial Proof

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FAQs

How many credits can be transferred from other universities?
  • Master's: 6 credits for graduate programs (Must match course objectives for a course being replaced)
  • Bachelor's: Students must complete major and core requirements for graduation.

Does the university offer tuition payment plans?

Yes! Contact us for more information.

If I miss the on-site class, can I make up?
  • Students who miss the residency must attend a make-up residency at the Merrillville, IN location.

    • $300 fee for the make-up 
    • 15% academic reduction for residency assignments for those without prior notification/documentation

    Professors do hold synch sessions weekly for all courses. The intentionality of these meetings varies by instructor.

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