Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
| Online | iwc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Iowa Wesleyan College sits on a 60-acre campus in Mount Pleasant, a small southeastern Iowa town located 45 miles west of the Mississippi River and 75 miles southeast of Iowa City. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest coeducational college west of the Mississippi River and operates as a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including Old Main, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Iowa Wesleyan offers undergraduate programs with particular focus on business administration, education, and nursing, while maintaining a traditional liberal arts curriculum. Residential students are housed in three campus dormitories, with McKibbin Hall serving as the primary first-year residence hall.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Iowa Wesleyan College is rated within the lower 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 830/1010 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.02 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Other Fees | $1,150 |
| Room and Board | $11,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,340 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 19% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153621 IPEDS survey data for Iowa Wesleyan College.
Current students may use the Iowa Wesleyan College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024