Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 717
Graduate Enrollment: 67
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.9%
Male/Female: 54% / 46% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.0% (2008)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 74.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 55.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 43.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 36.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 43.1%
Black: 20.6%
Hispanic: 6.7%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 14.1%
Non-resident alien: 11.3%
Unknown race: 3.2%
Black: 20.6%
Hispanic: 6.7%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 14.1%
Non-resident alien: 11.3%
Unknown race: 3.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,506
In-State tuition: $33,650Out-of-State tuition: $33,650
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2021)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,340 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,300 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,110 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,300 (2022)
Average Family Income: $49,313 (2017)
Median Family Income: $33,464 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 51.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,347 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $248 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $32,877 |
| $30k-48k | $32,538 |
| $48k-75k | $33,903 |
| $75k-110k | $34,059 |
| $110k+ | $36,507 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 14%6-year graduation rate: 23%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,347 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,278 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 63.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 44.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 44.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,489 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,998 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 | $23,226 | $212 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 22 | $27,000 | $233 | $39,503 ($3,292) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,460Full time faculty: 37%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $17,463,237 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $18,321,843 (2022)