Kansas Wesleyan University

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Kansas Wesleyan University can be found in Salina, KS, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. The small size of enrollment, which is about 790 students, provides smaller class sizes for enrolled students.

An ACT or SAT exam may be required before applying to this school. Scores between 970 (25th percentile) to 1113 (75th percentile) on the SAT and in the range of 19 (25th percentile) to 24 (75th percentile) for the ACT exam is usually submitted among applicants admitted to this school. We were able to estimate the Kansas Wesleyan University average GPA (2.98 - 3.25) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. Kansas Wesleyan University sends acceptance letters to roughly 60 percent of those that apply. Of those that are accepted, about 19 percent of students continue on to register and enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at kwu.edu.

Overall Kansas Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

60.6%

The overall acceptance rate for Kansas Wesleyan University was reported as 60.6% in Fall 2020 with over 1,240 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 19 - 24
  • Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.25

How Hard Is It to Get into Kansas Wesleyan University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Kansas Wesleyan University, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Kansas Wesleyan University has been slowly getting higher over the past years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 54.7%
  • 2017-2018: 53.6%
  • 2018-2019: 46.9%
  • 2019-2020: 60.6%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 50.8%

How Does Kansas Wesleyan University Compare?

60.6%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Kansas Wesleyan University is seven percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Bethany College67.7%
McPherson College52.1%
Tabor College55.9%
Sterling College39.9%
Bethel College-North Newton57.5%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants1,24253.1%46.9%
Admitted75351.0%49.0%
Enrolled14158.2%41.8%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Kansas Wesleyan University (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading490 - 563
Math480 - 550
Total Score970 - 1113
ACT®Score Range
English17 - 23
Math18 - 24
Composite Score19 - 24
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