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Your chances of getting into Kansas Wesleyan University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

69.6%
Admission Difficulty for Kansas Wesleyan University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is 69.6%.  Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Kansas Wesleyan University and can you get accepted?

Kansas Wesleyan University is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 944 out of the 1,356 who applied were admitted.

Kansas Wesleyan University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.34. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Kansas Wesleyan University?

70% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Kansas Wesleyan University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.34 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Kansas Wesleyan University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.34

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Kansas Wesleyan University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Kansas Wesleyan University are to have around a 3.34 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Kansas Wesleyan University accepts 70% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Kansas Wesleyan University is 3.34 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #16 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Kansas Wesleyan University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Kansas Wesleyan University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 18.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Kansas Wesleyan University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Kansas Wesleyan University. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

32%
SAT Scores for Kansas Wesleyan University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
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SAT Scores for Kansas Wesleyan University
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Kansas Wesleyan University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

67%
ACT Scores for Kansas Wesleyan University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Kansas Wesleyan University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
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Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

67% of Kansas Wesleyan University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 31% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kansas Wesleyan University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 12%
Top 25% of class 31%
Top 50% of class 67%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Kansas Wesleyan University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 439 917 1,356
Accepted 333 611 944
Acceptance Rate 76% 67% 70%
Enrolled 93 141 234
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 28% 23% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kansas Wesleyan University is $20.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kansas Wesleyan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kansas Wesleyan University Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Kansas Wesleyan University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Kansas Wesleyan University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155414 IPEDS survey data for Kansas Wesleyan University.

Last updated February 24, 2024