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Kansas Wesleyan is located in Salina, KS (a self-contained town). The school is a United Methodist school. Kansas Wesleyan is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Kansas Wesleyan has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
Kansas Wesleyan does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 590. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Kansas Wesleyan had 864 enrolled students in 2007.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Kansas Wesleyan offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Kansas Wesleyan values student athletics, and belongs to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Kansas Wesleyan University is to promote and integrate academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being, and social responsibility.
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.
Kansas Wesleyan University prepares students not only for careers and professions, but also for lifelong learning. The university equips its students for responsible leadership in their communities, for useful service in and to the world, and for stewardship of the earth.
Kansas Wesleyan University provides a setting in which faith and learning are integrated; encounter with the Christian proclamation is an integral part of the life of the university. The university fosters the lively discussion of faith and values, encouraging students to develop a thoughtful, personal world view informed by Christian tradition.
Kansas Wesleyan University serves the church, community, and the world by providing a variety of resources for educational, cultural, and spiritual enrichment. The aim of the university is to discover, to build, and to share a higher quality of life and a broader vision of the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Kansas Wesleyan University
100 E. Claflin Ave.
Salina, KS 67401-6196
http://www.kwu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 93 | business administration, business management, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | health and physical education |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | English, sociology, liberal arts and humanities, history, Spanish language |
| Media | 8 | communication studies, public relations and advertising |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | elementary school teaching |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Kansas Wesleyan in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 138 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 53 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 4 |
In 2007, Kansas Wesleyan had a total enrollment of 864 students (748 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 17 % |
Kansas Wesleyan offers campus housing for 590 of its 748 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Salina, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 497 | 311 | 63% | 115 | 37% |
| Men | 282 | 157 | 56% | 63 | 40% |
| Women | 160 | 111 | 69% | 52 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,400 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,200 |
Financial Aid:
Kansas Wesleyan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192900)
Kansas Wesleyan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $49,977 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $44,227 | 7 | $42,431 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $41,876 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $42,946 | 16 | $45,774 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 107 | 305 |
| Football | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| Basketball | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Track | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 42 | 68 | 110 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kansas Wesleyan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services 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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