Iowa Wesleyan University
Iowa Wesleyan University is one of the thirty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in Mount Pleasant town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 629 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 238 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 140 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 59%). Every year 27% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Iowa Wesleyan University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $23,600, and fees were $1,000. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $29,500 and $1,000 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students629 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 16 |
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
104 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1933 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1975 - 04/01/2013 |
Admission
50%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 880 to 980 |
| ACT | 18 to 21 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $595/credit | |
| In State Students | $595/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $744/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $495/credit | |
| In State Students | $495/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $495/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $26,775 | $26,775 | $33,480 |
| ADN | 70 | $41,650 | $41,650 | $52,080 |
| BSN | 125 | $74,375 | $74,375 | $93,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $24,750 | $24,750 | $24,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 81% of Iowa Wesleyan University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $2,601 |
| Other Federal Grant | 40% | $249 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $2,722 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 81% | $10,593 |
| Federal Student Loans | 68% | $2,758 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $5,250 |
$25,003
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$24,426 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$30,405 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$34,755 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000$27,955 |
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Student Population
628
Undergrads
1
Graduates
325
Women
304
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
39% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
19% |
|
Black/African American |
17% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Asian |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
