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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 University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 234 students each year. Kansas Wesleyan University 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 University 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
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 928 – 1103 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 17 – 22

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Kansas Wesleyan University

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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.
Test Score Strategy
Kansas Wesleyan is test optional, so if your score falls below their middle range, hold it back and let your GPA, activities, and personal strengths carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Kansas Wesleyan University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. 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
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