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Kansas Wesleyan is located in Salina, Kansas (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 business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Kansas Wesleyan does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 620.
Kansas Wesleyan has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 897 enrolled students in 2005.
Kansas Wesleyan has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Kansas Wesleyan offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Kansas Wesleyan 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
General Phone: (800) 874-1154
http://www.kwu.edu
Kansas Wesleyan awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 102 | business management, business administration, accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | elementary school teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | health and physical education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | history, Spanish language, sociology |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 5 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Kansas Wesleyan in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 142 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 46 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 3 |
In 2005, Kansas Wesleyan had a total enrollment of 897 students (764 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 73% |
| Texas | 15% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
Kansas Wesleyan offers campus housing for 527 of its 764 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Salina, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 675 | 391 | 58% | 130 | 33% |
| Men | 400 | 209 | 52% | 59 | 28% |
| Women | 275 | 182 | 66% | 71 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
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 | 10% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,800 |
| Room and board | $ 5,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| 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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $42,241 | 4 | $45,019 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $40,204 | 9 | $40,023 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $37,722 | 4 | $35,059 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $39,040 | 18 | $40,028 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 192 | 82 | 274 |
| Football | 101 | 0 | 101 |
| Basketball | 34 | 11 | 45 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Track | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 60 | 81 |
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
History, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kansas 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% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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