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Iowa Wesleyan University
Iowa Wesleyan University is a private, liberal arts institution established in the city of Mount Pleasant. IW’s campus embraces its rich history, featuring the Harlan-Lincoln House museum, the Belle Babb Mansfield Symposium, the PEO Memorial Building, and a mission that aligns with that of the college’s earliest trustees. IW offers a variety of scholarships to lighten the financial burden of its students, including sibling and legacy grants, a scholarship for students graduating from an A+ Missouri designated high school, and multiple art and music grants. Distance learners attending IW Online have the choice between twelve different start dates and have classes spanning eight weeks.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
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Not for Profit
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United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
22%
Submitting ACT
9%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1042
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
825
Total Number of Undergrads
758
Classroom Sizes
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
29%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$34,700
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$34,700
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$11,340
|
| Books and Supplies |
$1000
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
74%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
53%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,181
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,829
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$11,387
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
91%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,374
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,875
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
32
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
92%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
North Star Athletic Association
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Davenport
Iowa City
Chicago
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
79%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,900
What Students Are Saying
I am having a great experience at Iowa Wesleyan. The town has that small town feel and everyone is friendly. The pass rate of the NCLEX-RN exam is what brought me to IWC, it is awesome!
Krista from New London, IA
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