Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 758
Graduate Enrollment: 52
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, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 67.64%
Male/Female: 58% / 42% (2017)
First generation college students: 33.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.7% (2007)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 42.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 32.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 25.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 55.8%
Black: 14.5%
Hispanic: 21.4%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 14.5%
Hispanic: 21.4%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $43,220
In-State tuition: $31,340Out-of-State tuition: $31,340
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,184 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $70,394 (2017)
Median Family Income: $49,181 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 43.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 82.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,597 |
| $30k-48k | $22,155 |
| $48k-75k | $25,851 |
| $75k-110k | $25,425 |
| $110k+ | $26,329 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 33%6-year graduation rate: 39%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,478 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 60.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 65.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 67.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 48.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,133 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,897 (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 | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 19 | $26,899 | $278 | $39,753 ($3,313) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 14 | $42,774 ($3,565) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $24,330 | $211 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Homeland Security. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | $58,930 ($4,911) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 26 | $27,000 | $265 | $35,950 ($2,996) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 43 | $233 | $49,103 ($4,092) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $52,497Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $30,759,721 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $41,700,624 (2022)