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Summary
Iowa Wesleyan College is a private institution that was founded in 1842. It has a rural setting and the campus size is 60 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Iowa Wesleyan College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (Midwest), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $23,160 (2011-12).
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The mission of Iowa Wesleyan College is to prepare students to succeed in a changing global environment. Iowa Wesleyan is a four year liberal arts college providing quality individualized learning experiences that combine the development of the intellect with adaptive life skills. The College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church with which it shares a commitment to spiritual values, social justice and human welfare. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1842 |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Iowa Wesleyan College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 64.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 64.3% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Iowa Wesleyan College is 12:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 42.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 12:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
Iowa Wesleyan College is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | N/A |
| Student gender distribution | N/A |
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Iowa Wesleyan College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health service. Iowa Wesleyan College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Iowa Wesleyan College, 56 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Iowa Wesleyan College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 56% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $23,160 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,690 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
