Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina, KS · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Kansas Wesleyan University reported a 85.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Kansas Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Salina, KS. The historical average net price is $22,671 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

85.0%

1,831 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,671

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Kansas Wesleyan University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)878——
ACT (composite, 1–36)17—22

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

43.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

60.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

956

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Kansas Wesleyan University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$18,192
$30,001 – $48,000$22,442
$48,001 – $75,000$20,857
$75,001 – $110,000$24,189
$110,000+$25,113

Top Majors at Kansas Wesleyan University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing35
Parks, Recreation & Fitness22
Health Professions22
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice13
Psychology8
Physical Sciences7
Communication & Journalism6
Biological & Biomedical Sciences6
Public Administration & Social Services6
Visual & Performing Arts6

Financial Aid at Kansas Wesleyan University

About Kansas Wesleyan University

Official website: https://www.kwu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.kwu.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas Wesleyan University

What is the acceptance rate at Kansas Wesleyan University?

Kansas Wesleyan University reported a 85% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,831. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Kansas Wesleyan University?

The historical 85% acceptance rate suggests Kansas Wesleyan University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Kansas Wesleyan University?

The stored historical average net price at Kansas Wesleyan University is $22,671 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $22,318 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Kansas Wesleyan University is 43%. its stored first-year retention rate is 60%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Kansas Wesleyan University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Kansas Wesleyan University?

Kansas Wesleyan University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Kansas Wesleyan University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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