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Iowa Wesleyan is in Mount Pleasant, IA. Mount Pleasant is a self-contained town. The school is classified as a United Methodist college. Iowa Wesleyan is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Iowa Wesleyan offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Iowa Wesleyan are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 517 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 425 to 520 in 2007-2008.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 834 students study at Iowa Wesleyan (in 2007-2008).
The school offers a real campus feel. Iowa Wesleyan makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Mid-States Football Association and Midwest Classic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Iowa Wesleyan College is to prepare students to succeed in a changing global environment. Iowa Wesleyan is a four year liberal arts college providing quality individualized learning experiences that combine the development of the intellect with adaptive life skills. The colleg is affiliated with the United Methodist Church with which it shares a commitment to spiritual values, social justice and human welfare."
More complete details are provided below.
Iowa Wesleyan College
601 N Main Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
General Phone: (319) 385-8021
http://www.iwc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 39 | business management, accounting, business |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, art education, music teaching, education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 19 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Science | 10 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | English, sociology, history |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | human services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Design | 2 | design and visual communication |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religious studies |
| Medical Administration | 1 | environmental health |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Iowa Wesleyan in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 162 | 32 |
In 2007-2008, Iowa Wesleyan had a total enrollment of 834 students (755 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 64% |
| Women | 36% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
Iowa Wesleyan offers campus housing for 517 of its 755 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Mount Pleasant, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 873 | 586 | 67% | 150 | 26% |
| Men | 509 | 326 | 64% | 96 | 29% |
| Women | 364 | 260 | 71% | 54 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 412 | 517 |
| SAT Math | 425 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,420 |
| Room charge | $ 2,580 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,840 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,860 |
Financial Aid:
Iowa Wesleyan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 187100)
Iowa Wesleyan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $39,691 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $49,176 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $46,639 | 7 | $52,818 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $46,073 | 8 | $46,071 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $46,996 | 18 | $48,033 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Track | Midwest Classic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 177 | 83 | 260 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Basketball | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Track | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 65 | 106 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Iowa Wesleyan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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