Iowa Wesleyan University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	568
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	51%
On-time graduation rate	22%

Located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Iowa Wesleyan University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Iowa Wesleyan University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Iowa Wesleyan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Iowa Wesleyan University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Iowa Wesleyan University is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Iowa Wesleyan University is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Iowa Wesleyan University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,650

Cost of attendance at Iowa Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,650

Cost of attendance at Iowa Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Iowa Wesleyan University received on average $12,333 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,333

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	127	60%	$2,772	$352,014
Other Federal Grant	127	60%	$2,939	$373,264
State Grant/Scholarships	27	13%	$2,586	$69,822
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	205	97%	$10,172	$2,085,249
Total Grant & Scholarships	205	97%	$12,333	$2,528,335

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Iowa Wesleyan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Iowa Wesleyan University students is 22.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.3%.

22.5%

African American 14.8% 4 students
white 25.6% 10 students
unknown 24.0% 6 students
hispanic 15.8% 3 students
International Students 100.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football North Star Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Iowa Wesleyan University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Iowa Wesleyan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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