Kansas Wesleyan University

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  • 4 Year
  • Salina, KS
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,021
Kansas Wesleyan University overview
  • Location Salina, Kansas
  • Website kwu.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Remote Town
  • Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Kansas Wesleyan University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Kansas Wesleyan University occupies a 28-acre campus in Salina, Kansas, a mid-sized community situated approximately 85 miles north of Wichita. Founded in 1886 by the United Methodist Church, the institution maintains its religious affiliation while operating as a private liberal arts college. The university offers undergraduate programs across four academic divisions, with notable strengths in nursing, business administration, and teacher education, while also maintaining NAIA Division II athletic programs where the Coyotes compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. The campus features a mix of historic limestone buildings and modern facilities, including Pioneer Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and students typically reside in one of three residence halls that house the majority of the undergraduate population.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

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Kansas Wesleyan University admission standards
  • GPA 3.34

Acceptance Rate

71.9%
Kansas Wesleyan University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 18.6%
  • Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,630
Costs for Kansas Wesleyan University
Fee Cost
Tuition $34,630
Books and Supplies $1,400
Other Fees $900
Room and Board $11,840
Budget for Other Expenses $2,160
Total One Year Cost $50,930

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Kansas Wesleyan University are Health Professions, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and Business. 20% of students major in Health Professions, 18% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and 13% in Business.

  • Health Professions 20%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 18%
  • Business 13%
  • Social Sciences 7%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155414.

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Last updated: August 2026