Iowa Wesleyan University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesAdmissions

Iowa Wesleyan University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 875 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1842 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

Iowa Wesleyan University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Iowa Wesleyan University will give you the option to receive a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
19
Iowa Wesleyan University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 19 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Education, Criminal Justice, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Iowa Wesleyan University is low at 54% (way below Iowa average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
54%
Bad
The graduation rate at Iowa Wesleyan University is low - 31%.

Student to faculty ratio at Iowa Wesleyan University is pretty good, 13:1. Read more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, around $33,600 a year. The additional fees at Iowa Wesleyan University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,200; which totals $34,800 a year.

Read the details about Iowa Wesleyan University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 2,975 applications were submitted and 2,404 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Iowa Wesleyan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,400
Medium
Iowa Wesleyan University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Iowa Wesleyan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Iowa Wesleyan University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 600 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - nearly $4,400 per academic year.

Iowa Wesleyan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Iowa Wesleyan University
601 N Main Street
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
52641, USA
Iowa Wesleyan University Location Map - Street View
Iowa Wesleyan University Location Map - City View

Alternatives to Iowa Wesleyan University

University of IowaUniversity of IowaIowa City, IA
University of Iowa Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $31k. On-campus housing. More than 30,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Emphasis on management, medical, and accounting and finance programs. SAT 1200, ACT 25 to enroll.

Western Illinois UniversityWestern Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL
Western Illinois University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $9k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. More than 7,700 students. Dangerous campus. Emphasis on education, management, and criminal justice programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 21 to enroll.

Truman State UniversityTruman State UniversityKirksville, MO
Truman State University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $17k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 4,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong education, English and literature, and medical programs. ROTC programs. ACT 26 to enroll.

Saint Ambrose UniversitySaint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA
Saint Ambrose University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $34k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. About 2,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong management, occupational therapy, and medical programs. Affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. ACT 24 to enroll.

Mount Mercy UniversityMount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA
Mount Mercy University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $37k. On-campus housing. Over 1,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Well known for management, nursing, and business programs. Affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. ACT 21 to enroll.

Augustana CollegeAugustana CollegeRock Island, IL
Augustana College Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $48k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 2,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Focus on biology, medical, and education programs. Affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church. ACT 25 to enroll.

Coe CollegeCoe CollegeCedar Rapids, IA
Coe College Rating
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $50k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Around 1,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Places a focus on biology, management, and business programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1140, ACT 25 to enroll.

Maharishi International UniversityMaharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA
Maharishi International University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $16k. Affordable on-campus housing. Over 2,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Has strong computer science, management, and business programs.

William Penn UniversityWilliam Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA
William Penn University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $28k. Affordable on-campus housing. Around 1,500 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in education, management, and occupational therapy programs. Affiliated with Friends Church. ACT 19 to enroll.

Methodist CollegeMethodist CollegePeoria, IL
Methodist College Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $16k. Above average on-campus housing. Approximately 500 students. Safe campus. Focus on nursing and medical programs. ACT 22 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



American Hair AcademyAmerican Hair AcademyMount Pleasant, IA
American Hair Academy Rating
Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Southeastern Community CollegeSoutheastern Community CollegeWest Burlington, IA
Southeastern Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $6k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 2,500 students. Safe campus. Well known for their general studies, nursing, and industrial technologies programs.

Indian Hills Community CollegeIndian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa, IA
Indian Hills Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $6k. Affordable on-campus housing. Around 3,400 students. Unsafe campus. Emphasis on general studies, industrial technologies, and medical assistant programs.

PCI Academy Iowa CityPCI Academy Iowa CityIowa City, IA
PCI Academy Iowa City Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

Monmouth CollegeMonmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL
Monmouth College Rating
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $42k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. About 800 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong presence in business, management, and biology programs. ROTC programs. ACT 26 to enroll.

Culver Stockton CollegeCulver Stockton CollegeCanton, MO
Culver Stockton College Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $29k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 1,000 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong presence in management, education, and occupational therapy programs. Affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ. ACT 24 to enroll.

Carl Sandburg CollegeCarl Sandburg CollegeGalesburg, IL
Carl Sandburg College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Around 1,700 students. Safe campus. Strong general studies, nursing, and medical assistant programs. ROTC programs.

Knox CollegeKnox CollegeGalesburg, IL
Knox College Rating
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $52k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for their business, management, and biology programs. ACT 30 to enroll.

Trinity College of Nursing & Health SciencesTrinity College of Nursing & Health SciencesRock Island, IL
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $25k. Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Specializes in nursing program.

Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictEastern Iowa Community College DistrictDavenport, IA
Eastern Iowa Community College District Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $6k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Approximately 7,200 students. Safe campus. Concentration on general studies, nursing, and medical programs.

Palmer College of ChiropracticPalmer College of ChiropracticDavenport, IA
Palmer College of Chiropractic Rating
Bachelor's and doctoral degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $11k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Over 2,200 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in massage therapy and chiropractic program.

Kirkwood Community CollegeKirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA
Kirkwood Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. Approximately 12,500 students. Safe campus. Best known for general studies, nursing, and medical assistant programs.

Cornell CollegeCornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA
Cornell College Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $49k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for chemistry, biology, and physics programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Ross College DavenportRoss College DavenportDavenport, IA
Ross College Davenport Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $12k. Around 100 students. Safe campus.

La James International College DavenportLa James International College DavenportDavenport, IA
La James International College Davenport Rating
Great retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Popular cosmetology program.

Orion Technical CollegeOrion Technical CollegeDavenport, IA
Orion Technical College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $15k. Around 100 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in medical assistant and electrical and electronics programs.

Capri College DavenportCapri College DavenportDavenport, IA
Capri College Davenport Rating
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus.

Black Hawk CollegeBlack Hawk CollegeMoline, IL
Black Hawk College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. Roughly 3,800 students. Generally safe campus. Specializes in general studies, biology, and nursing programs.

Capri College Cedar RapidsCapri College Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA
Capri College Cedar Rapids Rating
Great student retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Mercy St Luke's School of Radiologic TechnologyMercy St Luke's School of Radiologic TechnologyCedar Rapids, IA
Mercy St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $4k. Roughly 100 students. Dangerous campus. Affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in Iowa

Art
We reviewed 33 art schools and colleges in Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Des Moines, Ankeny, Estherville, Lamoni, Sioux Center, and 26 other cities. Around 400 art diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for art programs in IA is around $32,700.

Biology
Learn about 43 biology schools and colleges in Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Dubuque, Davenport, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Fort Dodge, and 30 other cities. Approximately 1,900 biology diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for biology programs in IA is around $31,700.

Business
Learn about 44 business schools and colleges in Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Davenport, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Fayette, and 32 more cities. Around 3,800 business diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for business programs in IA is about $27,700.

Computer Science
Read about 43 computer science schools and colleges in Dubuque, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Fayette, and 31 more cities. Around 2,600 computer science diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for computer science programs in IA is roughly $24,400.

Criminal Justice
Get the details about 35 criminal justice schools and colleges in Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Davenport, Dubuque, Council Bluffs, Fort Dodge, Orange City, and 26 other cities. Around 1,100 criminal justice diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for criminal justice programs in IA is about $23,900.

Education
Our listing contains 50 education schools and colleges in Dubuque, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Ankeny, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, and 31 more cities. Approximately 3,900 education diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for education programs in IA is around $30,500.

English and Literature
Our directory contains 39 English and literature schools and colleges in Dubuque, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Ankeny, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and 28 more cities. Approximately 900 English and literature diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in IA: $31,900.

General Studies
Our directory contains 47 general studies schools and colleges in Dubuque, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Fairfield, and 34 other cities. Around 5,600 general studies degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for general studies programs in IA is approximately $10,700.

Management
We reviewed 48 management schools and colleges in Dubuque, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Ankeny, Creston, and 32 other cities. Approximately 5,500 management degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for management programs in IA is approximately $27,700.

Music
We list 27 music schools and colleges in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Des Moines, Sioux City, Decorah, Mount Pleasant, Waverly, and 20 other cities. About 400 music diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for music programs in IA is roughly $35,100.

Nursing
We list 38 nursing schools and colleges in Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Davenport, Waterloo, Dubuque, Iowa City, and 25 other cities. Approximately 3,800 nursing diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for nursing programs in IA is around $17,600.

Occupational Therapy
Our listing contains 37 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Davenport, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Sioux City, Waterloo, Iowa City, and 24 more cities. Around 1,900 occupational therapy degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in IA - $30,500.

Psychology
We list 43 psychology schools and colleges in Dubuque, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Creston, Fort Dodge, and 31 other cities. Approximately 2,000 psychology diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for psychology programs in IA - $30,700.

Social Work
Read about 30 social work schools and colleges in Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Mason City, Storm Lake, and 22 more cities. About 1,000 social work degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for social work programs in IA is about $30,100.

Theater and Drama
We list 27 theater and drama schools and colleges in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Lamoni, Sioux City, Grinnell, Ottumwa, and 21 other cities. Approximately 200 theater and drama degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for theater and drama programs in IA is approximately $32,000.

Theology and Religion
Get the details about 28 theology and religion schools and colleges in Dubuque, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Mount Pleasant, Indianola, Ames, and 18 other cities. Around 400 theology and religion degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for theology and religion programs in IA - $27,400.