| General information: |
(800) 874-1154 |
| Website: |
www.kwu.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
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| Campus setting: |
Town Remote |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://www.kwu.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: |
http://www.kwu.edu/enrollment |
| Apply Online: |
http://www.kwu.edu/admissions/applications.html |
| Mission Statement: |
The mission of Kansas Wesleyan University is to promote and integrate academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being, and social responsibility.Kansas Wesleyan University provides an education program characterized by excellence within a caring community, rooted in the liberal arts tradition. The call of the university is to develop both intellect and character, to stimulate creativity and discovery, to nurture the whole person--body, mind, and spirit. Diversity is encouraged in curriculum, faculty, and students.Kansas Wesleyan University prepares students not only for careers and professions, but also for lifelong learning. The university equips its students for responsible leadership in their communities, for useful service in and to the world, and for stewardship of the earth.Kansas Wesleyan University provides a setting in which faith and learning are integrated; encounter with the Christian proclamation is an integral part of the life of the university. The university fosters the lively discussion of faith and values, encouraging students to develop a thoughtful, personal world view informed by Christian tradition.Kansas Wesleyan University serves the church, community, and the world by providing a variety of resources for educational, cultural, and spiritual enrichment. The aim of the university is to discover, to build, and to share a higher quality of life and a broader vision of the world. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields |
| Religious Affiliation: |
United Methodist |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00192900 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$18,200 |
$17,400 |
$16,600 |
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Books and supplies |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$6,400 |
$6,000 |
$5,800 |
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Other |
$4,200 |
$4,200 |
$4,200 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$29,600 |
$28,400 |
$27,400 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
1061 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
104 |
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Graduate enrollment |
957 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $20 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
507 |
273 |
234 |
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Percent admitted: |
63% |
58% |
68% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
44% |
45% |
43% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school rank |
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X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
24 |
17% |
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ACT |
109 |
79% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
450 |
540 |
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SAT Math |
450 |
550 |
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ACT Composite |
20 |
24 |
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ACT English |
19 |
24 |
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ACT Math |
18 |
24 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
Associate |
Master |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
9 |
- |
- |
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
9 |
- |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
1 |
- |
- |
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
- |
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Education. |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
16 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
16 |
- |
- |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
3 |
- |
- |
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English Language and Literature/Letters, Other |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
5 |
- |
- |
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other |
3 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
- |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
9 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
9 |
- |
- |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
- |
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. |
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Health and Physical Education, General |
22 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
22 |
- |
- |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Religion/Religious Studies |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
1 |
- |
- |
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Physics, General |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
- |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
6 |
- |
- |
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Psychology, Other |
6 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
12 |
- |
- |
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Security and protective services. |
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration |
12 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
12 |
- |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Sociology |
3 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Visual and Performing Arts, General |
4 |
- |
- |
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
2 |
- |
- |
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Music, General |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
8 |
- |
- |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) |
34 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
34 |
- |
- |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
21 |
- |
- |
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other |
- |
- |
67 |
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Accounting |
3 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
24 |
- |
67 |
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History |
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History, General |
4 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
4 |
- |
- |
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Grand total |
167 |
- |
67 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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