Kansas Wesleyan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6440 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1793 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1706 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
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 791
- Graduates
- 68
- 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 70% and is among the top 32% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 67% | 76% |
| Applicants | 1,356 | 917 | 439 |
| Admissions | 944 | 611 | 333 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 234 | 141 | 93 |
198 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
94 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 | 491 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 169 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 121 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 49 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 12 (1%) |
| Asian | 11 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Kansas Wesleyan University is $22,617 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 | $18,793 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,420 |
| $48-75K | $20,552 |
| $75-110K | $23,136 |
| $110K+ | $24,829 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,950 | $14,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,950 | $14,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,950 | $14,850 |
| Fee in-district | $520 | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $520 | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $520 | $450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 506 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,800 |
| Room charge | $3,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,400 |
Kansas Wesleyan University majors
Kansas Wesleyan University has granted 169 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 29 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 | 19 | 21 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 18 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 8 | |
| Communication, General | 8 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 6 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 4 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Social Work | 2 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Writing, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 169 | 29 |
Kansas Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 20% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kansas Wesleyan University has published 95 scientific papers with 634 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Sociology, Law, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 20 |
| 2005 | 2 | 17 |
| 2006 | 1 | 27 |
| 2007 | 3 | 22 |
| 2008 | 3 | 21 |
| 2009 | 3 | 25 |
| 2010 | 2 | 27 |
| 2011 | 1 | 37 |
| 2012 | 3 | 18 |
| 2013 | 3 | 35 |
| 2014 | 3 | 44 |
| 2015 | 2 | 24 |
| 2016 | 2 | 33 |
| 2017 | 0 | 21 |
| 2018 | 1 | 24 |
| 2019 | 1 | 29 |
| 2020 | 3 | 34 |
| 2021 | 9 | 35 |
| 2022 | 0 | 31 |
| 2023 | 2 | 21 |
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
- biologistgeneticistuniversity teacherbotanist
- Biography
-
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
- university teacherreligious studies scholar
- Biography
-
Rebecca S. Chopp is an 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
-
Stephen Cilladi is an American professional baseball player who serves as 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 | 183 |
| 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 |