Iowa Wesleyan University: Review & Facts
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Iowa Wesleyan University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 705 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
Majors
Offered
Offered
19
Fair
Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Iowa Wesleyan University.Iowa Wesleyan University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 19 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges and schools.
It is important 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 positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
62%
Bad
Iowa Wesleyan University student retention rate is relatively low at 62% (below Iowa average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Iowa Wesleyan University is very low - 23%.
Student to faculty ratio at Iowa Wesleyan University is pretty good, 12:1. Read more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$25,300
High
Average tuition prices are very high, around $24,200 a year. The additional fees at Iowa Wesleyan University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,100; which totals $25,300 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
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71%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 4,169 applications were submitted and 2,968 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.Iowa Wesleyan University might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.
Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Iowa Wesleyan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$4,300
Medium
Iowa Wesleyan University provides 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.
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D+
Unsafe
Iowa Wesleyan University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 600 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- nearly $4,300 a year.Based on the college crime numbers, Iowa Wesleyan University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Iowa Wesleyan University, 601 N Main Street, Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641, USA
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