Iowa Wesleyan University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Iowa Wesleyan University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Iowa Wesleyan University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 785, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 18 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 30%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $33,550.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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 Percentile16-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile830-1010
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
871
Students enrolled
40%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
43%
Unknown
5%
Black
17%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
13%
Non-U.S. Citizen
15%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
346
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.40% online, 60% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
60% On-campus
40% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's33% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's100% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $33,550 | $33,550 |
| Graduate | $6,420 | $6,420 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,340 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,300 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,110 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,800 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,800 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $48,190 | $48,190 |
| Off-campus without family | $44,460 | $44,460 |
| Off-campus with family | $37,350 | $37,350 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
58%
State Grant Aid
14%
Institution Grant Aid
91%
Pell Grant
58%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Wrestling
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|
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