Kansas Wesleyan University

Kansas Wesleyan University Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Kansas Wesleyan University will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Kansas Wesleyan University Community discussion.

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Kansas Wesleyan University Overview

Kansas Wesleyan University is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Salina, Kansas. Kansas Wesleyan University was founded in 1886 and now enrolls around 803 students a year, including 749 undergrads. Kansas Wesleyan University offers housing for up to 500 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 90% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Kansas Wesleyan University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Kansas Wesleyan University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Kansas Wesleyan University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Kansas Wesleyan University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Kansas Wesleyan University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Kansas Wesleyan University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Kansas Wesleyan University on the Student Life page.

2021 Kansas Wesleyan University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	62%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	0%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	24%
Tuition	$31,020

Is Kansas Wesleyan University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Kansas Wesleyan University offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Kansas Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Kansas Wesleyan University. The acceptance rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is 62%. Out of 1,293 applications received in 2021, 799 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Kansas Wesleyan University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Kansas Wesleyan University, around 64% are still enrolled the next year. Kansas Wesleyan University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 47%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Kansas Wesleyan University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 73% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Kansas Wesleyan University grads is $40,107 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Kansas Wesleyan University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Kansas Wesleyan University's endowment was valued at $31.2 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Kansas Wesleyan University spends about $6,125 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Kansas Wesleyan University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Kansas Wesleyan University meets 76% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Kansas Wesleyan University full-time are awarded $24,949 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $27,178 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Kansas Wesleyan University. Based on this information, how does Kansas Wesleyan University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Kansas Wesleyan University a good school for you?

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Where is Kansas Wesleyan University?

Kansas Wesleyan University is located in the small town setting of Salina, Kansas.

If you want to see Kansas Wesleyan University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 70 and 135 to Salina, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Salina Regional Airport.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Kansas Wesleyan University and Salina are like without leaving home.

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