Kansas Wesleyan University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Kansas Wesleyan University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 860 students enrolled. This school was established in 1886 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Salina, Kansas.

Kansas Wesleyan University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Kansas Wesleyan University.

Majors
Offered
44
Kansas Wesleyan University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Occupational Therapy, Criminal Justice, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Kansas Wesleyan University is relatively low at 62% (close to Kansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Fair
The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is low: 48%.

Student to faculty ratio at Kansas Wesleyan University is pretty decent - 14:1. Find out more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, $32,000 per academic year. The additional fees at Kansas Wesleyan University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $600; which comes to a total of $32,600 annually.

Read the details about Kansas 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
70%
Doable
According to government data, 1,356 applications were submitted and 944 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Kansas Wesleyan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,800
Low
Kansas Wesleyan University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful 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 find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Kansas Wesleyan University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 600 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- about $2,800 per academic year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Kansas Wesleyan University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Kansas Wesleyan University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Kansas Wesleyan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Kansas Wesleyan University
100 E. Claflin Ave.
Salina, Kansas
67401-6146, USA
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