Kansas Wesleyan University
Kansas Wesleyan University is one of the twenty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Kansas. The campus is located in Salina town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 791 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 183 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 101 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 55%). Every year 32% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students791 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate55% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
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Tabor College
39 miles away |
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Hesston College
48 miles away |
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53 miles away |
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Newman University
80 miles away |
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113 miles away |
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Ottawa University-Ottawa
127 miles away |
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Doane University-Arts & Sciences
130 miles away |
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130 miles away |
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143 miles away |
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Union College
145 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1958 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/1990 - 06/30/2007 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1992 - 05/15/2015 |
Admission
54%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1090 |
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor 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).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $30 |
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 | $280/credit | |
| In State Students | $280/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $280/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $480/credit | |
| In State Students | $480/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $480/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 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $12,600 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,600 | $19,600 | $19,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $24,000 |
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, 99% of Kansas 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 | 41% | $4,268 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $2,067 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $3,141 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 95% | $13,293 |
| Federal Student Loans | 88% | $5,367 |
| Private Loans | 13% | $10,932 |
$25,631
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$23,266 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$25,279 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$26,824 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,232 |
| Over $110,000$27,383 |
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Student Population
693
Undergrads
98
Graduates
329
Women
462
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
63% |
|
Hispanic |
15% |
|
Black/African American |
13% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.
