Kansas Wesleyan University is a very small, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 880 students enrolled. This school was established in 1886 and is one of the 4 schools and colleges located in Salina, Kansas.
At Kansas Wesleyan University you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.
Kansas Wesleyan University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student Retention
54%
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is low at 54% (way below Kansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.
Students to Faculty Ratio
21 : 1
The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is low: 41%.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at Kansas Wesleyan University is decent, 21:1. Read more on faculty at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
FAFSA Code for 2010/11
001929
If you anticipate to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the postsecondary institution code for Kansas Wesleyan University is 001929. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Tuition and fees per year
$18,200
It is quite easy to get a loan at Kansas Wesleyan University, as 79% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $5,900.
Average tuition pricing is fairly high - about $18,200 per year.
Admissions Information
Acceptance Rate
63%
This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.
According to recent data, 507 applications were submitted and 317 were accepted (63%); so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Kansas Wesleyan University is $20.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees; also, this application fee is not refundable if the student is not accepted to the school.
The graduate application fee is $30.00.
If you wish to obtain additional information about studying at Kansas Wesleyan University, call this school's general information office at (800) 874-1154 or check Kansas Wesleyan University Website.
Opportunities and Services
Videos Available
9
Kansas Wesleyan University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Kansas Wesleyan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Kansas Wesleyan University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 600 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, roughly $2,400 per academic year.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
C
Based on the college crime information, Kansas Wesleyan University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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