Iowa Wesleyan University
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$24,180
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About Iowa Wesleyan University
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.
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.
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Students enrolled
38%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
Percent of Programs Online
65% On-campus
35% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 28% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate 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
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
- 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.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
4English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
7Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
8Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
9Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
10Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
11Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
14Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
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