Iowa Wesleyan University

https://www.iw.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,550

34.6% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$34,988

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.97%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

81.9%

3,934 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

825

86.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

22.5%

27 Graduates

About

Iowa Wesleyan University is a higher education institution located in Henry County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Iowa Wesleyan University were General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (24 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (17 degrees).

In 2021, 164 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Iowa Wesleyan University. 49.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (81 degrees), 3.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Iowa Wesleyan University is $32,550, which is $4,045 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Iowa Wesleyan University is $32,550, which is $4,045 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,988.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Iowa Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,550

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Iowa Wesleyan University was $32,550. The cost of tuition at Iowa Wesleyan University is $4,045 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Iowa Wesleyan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,988

2021 Value

9.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Iowa Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,988. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Iowa Wesleyan University grew by 9.98%.

This chart compares the average net price of Iowa Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,505

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Iowa Wesleyan University was of $8,505 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 8.7% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 24.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Iowa Wesleyan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Iowa Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.9% with respect to 2020, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Iowa Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.97%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Iowa Wesleyan University was 4.97%, which represents 8 out of the 161 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Iowa Wesleyan University received 3,934 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.64% annual growth. Out of those 3,934 applicants, 3,222 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.9% acceptance rate.

There were 825 students enrolled at Iowa Wesleyan University in 2021. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Iowa Wesleyan University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.29%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,222

Accepted Out of 3,934

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Iowa Wesleyan University was 81.9% (3,222 admissions from 3,934 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 71.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.64%, while admissions grew by 8.56%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Iowa Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Iowa Wesleyan University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Iowa Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 825 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Iowa Wesleyan University is 712 students and the part-time enrollment is 113. This means that 86.3% of students enrolled at Iowa Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Iowa Wesleyan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.5% White, 18.7% Black or African American, 12.6% Two or More Races, 6.55% Hispanic or Latino, 0.485% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.242% Asian, and 0.242% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Iowa Wesleyan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.1%), followed by White Male (19.8%) and Black or African American Male (16.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.7%), followed by White Female (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Iowa Wesleyan University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 825 students. The full-time enrollment at Iowa Wesleyan University is 712 and the part-time enrollment is 113. This means that 86.3% of students enrolled at Iowa Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Iowa Wesleyan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Iowa Wesleyan University was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Iowa Wesleyan University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Iowa Wesleyan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
375 enrolled students
Black or African American
154 enrolled students
Two or More Races
104 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Iowa Wesleyan University is 45.5% White, 18.7% Black or African American, 12.6% Two or More Races, 6.55% Hispanic or Latino, 0.485% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.242% Asian, and 0.242% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 37 students (4.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from Iowa Wesleyan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Iowa Wesleyan University is white (81 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Iowa Wesleyan University is General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (24 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (17 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Iowa Wesleyan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (24 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iowa Wesleyan University are Physicians (431,889 people), Social workers, all other (265,689 people), Other managers (256,658 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (232,338 people), and Postsecondary teachers (178,658 people).

The most specialized majors at Iowa Wesleyan University in 2021 are Protective Services (24 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), Biology (17 degrees), and Psychology (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iowa Wesleyan University are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Iowa Wesleyan University are Protective Services (24 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), Biology (17 degrees), and Psychology (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iowa Wesleyan University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (714,190 people), Elementary & secondary schools (643,566 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (474,413 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (425,257 people), and Outpatient care centers (299,205 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Iowa Wesleyan University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
37 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
24 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Iowa Wesleyan University was General Business Administration & Management with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Iowa Wesleyan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Iowa Wesleyan University, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (81).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Iowa Wesleyan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Iowa Wesleyan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.93 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Iowa Wesleyan University in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.4 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 26% of students graduating from Iowa Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Iowa Wesleyan University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18.5% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
81 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Iowa Wesleyan University is white (81 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

4.88% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
50 degrees awarded
White Male
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Iowa Wesleyan University is white female (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (31 degrees).

Operations

Iowa Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at nearly $18.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.81M (9.91%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Iowa Wesleyan University had a total salary expenditure of 17.4M. Iowa Wesleyan University employs 16 Assistant professors, 8 Professors and 7 Associate professors. Most academics at Iowa Wesleyan University are Male Assistant professor (8), Female Assistant professor (8), and Female Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iowa Wesleyan University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Endowment

$18.3M

2021 Endowment

4.92%

growth from 2020

Iowa Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at about $18.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Iowa Wesleyan University grew 4.92% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Iowa Wesleyan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.19M

2021 Salaries

2.71%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Iowa Wesleyan University paid a median of $6.19M in salaries, which represents 35.5% of their overall expenditure ($17.4M) and a 2.71% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Iowa Wesleyan University paid a total of $2.04M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Iowa Wesleyan University were Assistant professor with 16 employees, Professor with 8 employees, and Associate professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iowa Wesleyan University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Iowa Wesleyan University was Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Female Professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Iowa Wesleyan University.