Iowa Wesleyan University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #6072 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1675 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1590 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 39 | In Iowa State |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 651
- Graduates
- 53
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.iw.edu
Iowa Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 66% | 76% |
| Applicants | 4,169 | 2,000 | 2,169 |
| Admissions | 2,968 | 1,328 | 1,640 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 208 | 132 | 76 |
180 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
88 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
53 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 850
or below
75% of them
had 990
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Iowa Wesleyan University are 850-990 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
51 or 25%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Iowa Wesleyan University are 17-20 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 318 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 151 (22%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 87 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 62 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 45 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (5%) |
| Asian | 3 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $30,695 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,453 |
| $48-75K | $33,417 |
| $75-110K | $33,367 |
| $110K+ | $33,915 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,180 | $6,600 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,180 | $6,600 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,180 | $6,600 |
| Fee in-district | $1,100 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,100 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,100 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 530 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,010 |
| Room charge | $4,285 |
| Meal charge | $6,725 |
Iowa Wesleyan University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | 9 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Human Services, General | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 6 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Digital Arts | 3 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | |
| General Studies | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 91 | 9 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 27% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 | 9 |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 3 | 11 |
| 2010 | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 | 2 | 22 |
| 2012 | 1 | 31 |
| 2013 | 3 | 22 |
| 2014 | 1 | 13 |
| 2015 | 3 | 30 |
| 2016 | 1 | 22 |
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, and former NASA Chief Astronaut.
-
William A. Clark
- Occupations
- art collectorentrepreneurpoliticianteacherbanker
- Biography
-
William Andrews Clark Sr. was an American politician and entrepreneur, involved with mining, banking, and railroads.
-
Arabella Mansfield
- Occupations
- lawyersuffragistsuffragette
- Biography
-
Arabella Mansfield, born Belle Aurelia Babb, became the first female lawyer in the United States in 1869, admitted to the Iowa bar; she made her career as a college educator and administrator. Despite an Iowa state law restricting the bar exam to males, Mansfield had taken it and earned high scores. Shortly after her court challenge, Iowa amended its licensing statute and became the first state to accept women and minorities into its bar.
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Clement Isong
- Occupations
- bankerpolitician
- Biography
-
Clement Nyong Isong, CFR was a Nigerian banker and politician who was governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (1967–1975) during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon. He was later elected governor of Cross River State (1979–1983) in the Nigerian Second Republic.
General info
| Alternative names | IW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1842 |
| Motto | Discover Your Passion |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 126 |
| 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 |