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About Kansas Wesleyan University

methodist affiliatedsmall class sizesnursing and health focusliberal arts baccalaureatetest optional admissions

Kansas Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Salina, KS, known for its methodist affiliated, small class sizes, and nursing and health focus. With an acceptance rate of 70%, Kansas Wesleyan is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 234 students each year. Kansas Wesleyan is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 928–1103, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Kansas Wesleyan offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $22,087 per year; the sticker price of $44,840 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Kansas Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

70%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
1016
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 928 – 1103 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Kansas Wesleyan University

Demonstrated Interest
Kansas Wesleyan actively tracks demonstrated interest, so schedule a visit to the Salina campus and follow up with your admissions counselor by name after the visit to make a personal connection.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Kansas Wesleyan University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$45k/yr$18.2k
30k-48k~$45k/yr$22.4k
48k-75k~$45k/yr$20.9k
75k-110k~$45k/yr$24.2k
110k+~$45k/yr$25.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

39%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
766
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

57%White
18%Hispanic
12%Black / African American
7%Two or More Races
5%International
1%Asian
1%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender57% Men · 43% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status95% Citizens and Immigrants · 5% International
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