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Kansas Wesleyan University
Kansas Wesleyan University is a private, 4-year institution established in the city of Salina. KWU offers students the opportunity to learn and travel with their Wesleyan Journey program, which awards course credit through experiential learning. The campus features a number of facilities for students to enjoy, such as the Outdoor Living Room, the Muir Gymnasium, the Learning Garden, and the Observatory. Eligible students can also apply for the Arete program, which awards graduating students with a Wesleyan fellowship, as well as offers mentoring and research opportunities.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
79%
Submitting ACT
21%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1092
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
859
Total Number of Undergrads
791
Classroom Sizes
0
100
39%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $33,470 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $33,470 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,537
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,424
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,185
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
81%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,128
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
30
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Coyotes
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
73%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,300
What Students Are Saying
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