Iowa Wesleyan University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Mount Pleasant, IA

$24,180

Avg tuition

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About Iowa Wesleyan University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, United Methodist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Iowa Wesleyan University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 651, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 18 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 30%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,180.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

71% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

30% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 850-990

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

704

Students enrolled

38%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

45%

Black

21%

Non-U.S. Citizen

12%

Two or more races

9%

Hispanic

6%

Unknown

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Asian

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

46%

Socio-economic diversity

66% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

268

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

65% On-campus

35% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 28% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $24,180 $24,180
Graduate $6,600 $6,600

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $11,010
On-campus other expenses $3,500
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,500
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,500

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $39,690 $39,690
Off-campus without family $34,680 $34,680
Off-campus with family $28,680 $28,680

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

66%

State Grant Aid

25%

Institution Grant Aid

92%

Pell Grant

66%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,829
State Grant Aid $2,849
Institution Grant Aid $11,387
Pell Grant Aid $2,532

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

13

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

14

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.