Kansas Wesleyan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6509 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1804 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1717 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #1 of 2 | In Salina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 899
- Graduates
- 52
- Male:Female Ratio
- 57:43
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.kwu.edu
Kansas Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Kansas Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 85% 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 | 85% | 81% | 92% |
| Applicants | 1,831 | 1,194 | 637 |
| Admissions | 1,556 | 973 | 583 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 263 | 151 | 112 |
298 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
67 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 541 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 176 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 116 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 61 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 37 (4%) |
| Asian | 13 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Kansas Wesleyan University is $23,419 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 | $19,098 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,369 |
| $48-75K | $24,994 |
| $75-110K | $23,583 |
| $110K+ | $26,027 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,750 | $14,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,750 | $14,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,750 | $14,850 |
| Fee in-district | $720 | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $720 | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $720 | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 571 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,340 |
| Room charge | $3,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,400 |
Kansas Wesleyan University majors
Kansas Wesleyan University has granted 125 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 38 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kansas Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 13 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 11 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | |
| Communication, General | 6 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 5 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 5 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Accounting | 4 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 4 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Psychology, General | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Information Technology | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 2 | |
| Psychology, Other | 2 | |
| Social Work | 2 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 1 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 1 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Writing, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 125 | 38 |
Kansas Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 32% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kansas Wesleyan University has published 106 scientific papers with 788 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Physics, Art & Design, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 | 21 |
| 2005 | 2 | 25 |
| 2006 | 1 | 28 |
| 2007 | 2 | 23 |
| 2008 | 4 | 23 |
| 2009 | 3 | 23 |
| 2010 | 2 | 29 |
| 2011 | 2 | 36 |
| 2012 | 2 | 21 |
| 2013 | 4 | 30 |
| 2014 | 4 | 48 |
| 2015 | 2 | 32 |
| 2016 | 2 | 40 |
| 2017 | 0 | 22 |
| 2018 | 0 | 27 |
| 2019 | 2 | 31 |
| 2020 | 3 | 41 |
| 2021 | 9 | 42 |
| 2022 | 1 | 39 |
| 2023 | 3 | 44 |
| 2024 | 2 | 50 |
Notable alumni
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Bill Graves
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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William Preston Graves is an American former politician who was the 43rd governor of Kansas from 1995 until 2003.
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Wes Jackson
- Occupations
- university teachergeneticistbiologistbotanist
- Biography
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Wes Jackson co-founded the Land Institute with Dana Jackson. He is also a member of the World Future Council.
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Rebecca Chopp
- Occupations
- religious studies scholaruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Rebecca S. Chopp is an American academic administrator and professor. She was the chancellor of the University of Denver, and the first female chancellor in the institution's history. Prior to that, Chopp was a president of Swarthmore College and Colgate University.
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Steve Cilladi
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Stephen Cilladi is an American former professional baseball who served as a bullpen catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball.
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Orris E. Kelly
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Chaplain Orris Eugene Kelly, USA (born July 28, 1926) is a retired American Army officer who served as the 14th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1975 to 1979.
General info
| Alternative names | KWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1886 |
| Motto | Victory not without Toil |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 185 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 E. Claflin Ave. Salina, Kansas, 67401-6146 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 47,000 |
| Phone | 7858275541 |