Iowa Wesleyan University, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Iowa Wesleyan University Rankings
Affordability38
Selectivity15
Retention19
Graduation1
Earnings25
Diversity90
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Iowa Wesleyan University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Business, Management, Marketing30%
Education15%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Iowa Wesleyan University
58%
Admission Rate
494
Median SAT Math
500
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)468–520
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Iowa Wesleyan University
$25K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$39K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $25K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $26K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $31K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Iowa Wesleyan University
63%
Receive Federal Loans
$11K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$238
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 51% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 62% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 63% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Iowa Wesleyan University
67%
Retention Rate
28%
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
24%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 15% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 24% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 21% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29% | 46% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 11% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Iowa Wesleyan University
93%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Iowa Wesleyan University
594
Undergraduates
82%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
18
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 41% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 17% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 11% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 15% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
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