Iowa Wesleyan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6487 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1808 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1721 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 39 | In Iowa State |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 785
- Graduates
- 86
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.iw.edu
Iowa Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Iowa Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 77% | 84% |
| Applicants | 2,975 | 1,462 | 1,512 |
| Admissions | 2,404 | 1,131 | 1,273 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 191 | 114 | 77 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
226 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
120 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
17 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 830
or below
75% of them
had 1010
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Iowa Wesleyan University are 830-1010 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Iowa Wesleyan University are 16-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 376 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 144 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 133 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 51 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 43 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
| Asian | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Iowa Wesleyan University is $20,074 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,449 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,274 |
| $48-75K | $18,079 |
| $75-110K | $24,888 |
| $110K+ | $23,332 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,550 | $6,420 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,550 | $6,420 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,550 | $6,420 |
| Fee in-district | $1,150 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,150 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 569 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,340 |
| Room charge | $4,410 |
| Meal charge | $6,930 |
Iowa Wesleyan University majors
Iowa Wesleyan University has granted 111 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs and 27 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Iowa Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | 24 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 16 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 7 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | |
| General Studies | 4 | |
| Human Services, General | 4 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | |
| Digital Arts | 3 | |
| Education, General | 2 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 111 | 27 |
Iowa Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 25% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Iowa Wesleyan University has published 90 scientific papers with 537 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 10 |
| 1992 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 | 0 | 13 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | 3 | 14 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 11 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3 | 9 |
| 2010 | 3 | 8 |
| 2011 | 1 | 12 |
| 2012 | 1 | 23 |
| 2013 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 1 | 8 |
| 2015 | 4 | 24 |
| 2016 | 0 | 19 |
| 2017 | 1 | 17 |
| 2018 | 0 | 12 |
| 2019 | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 | 1 | 21 |
| 2021 | 0 | 26 |
| 2022 | 2 | 18 |
| 2023 | 2 | 25 |
Iowa Wesleyan University alumni
-
Peggy Whitson
- Enrolled in Iowa Wesleyan University
- In 1981 graduated with Bachelor of Science in chemistry and biology
- Occupations
- biochemistastronaut
- Biography
-
Peggy Annette Whitson is an American biochemistry researcher, retired NASA astronaut, former NASA Chief Astronaut, and an active Axiom Space astronaut. Whitson has a total of 675 days in space, more than any other American or woman.
-
Dana Holgorsen
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
Dana Carl Holgorsen is an American college football coach. He served as the head football coach at West Virginia University from 2011 to 2018 and the University of Houston from 2019 to 2023. Holgorsen has worked as an assistant coach under Hal Mumme, Mike Leach, Kevin Sumlin, and Mike Gundy.
-
William A. Clark
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpoliticianteacherbankerart collector
- Biography
-
William Andrews Clark Sr. was an American entrepreneur, involved with mining, banking, and railroads, as well as a politician.
-
Davey Lopes
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
David Earl Lopes is an American former second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He batted and threw right-handed. He played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros; he managed the Milwaukee Brewers.
General info
| Alternative names | IW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1842 |
| Motto | Discover Your Passion |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 146 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 601 N Main Street Mount Pleasant, Iowa, 52641 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 3193858021 |