Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Kansas Wesleyan University provides an education program characterized by excellence within a caring community, rooted in the liberal arts tradition. The call of the university is to develop both intellect and character, to stimulate creativity and discovery, to nurture the whole person--body, mind, and spirit. Diversity is encouraged in curriculum, faculty, and students.
School Overview: | Kansas Wesleyan University | |
| County | Saline County, KS | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 51 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 897 students | 1,633 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 750 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 35 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | - | 6% |
| % White | - | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $22,600 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $22,600 | $24,744 |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 527 | 571 |
| Tuition | $22,600 | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | 96% |
| Percent Admitted | 48% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 440-540 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 460-570 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 18-24 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 18-25 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 20-24 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Kansas Wesleyan University is a liberal arts institution located in Salina, Kansas. Founded in 1886, it maintains a covenant relationship with the United Methodist Church and is supported by the Kansas West Conference. The school's accreditation was reaffirmed in 1997 by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- The University is divided academically into six divisions and eighteen departments. Courses are offered for 25 undergraduate majors and a MBA Degree which offers emphasis in Business Administration or Sports Management. KWU also offers the Adult Professional Studies program which allows adults to continue their education with convenient night classes at an affordable price.
- The University offers more than 27 major programs: MBA, BA, BS, BASB, BSN, AA, AAS degrees; plus evening degree completion programs for adults in nursing, business management and criminal justice. The University is mMember of the Associated Colleges of Central Kansas (ACCK), a consortium of six academic institutions within 70 miles of KWU through which students may enroll in courses and resources.
- The 28-acre KWU campus is located in the center of the country (literally)—Salina, Kansas. It’s a city with a population of 48,000 that has a hometown atmosphere but lives large. It’s a city of movies, malls, restaurants, arts, concerts, sports and smiles all around.
- Kansas Wesleyan University is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, National League for Nursing and Kansas State Department of Education.
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