About Iowa Wesleyan University
Founded in 1842, Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) is a fully accredited, coeducational liberal arts university. The story of Iowa Wesleyan University is a story of a community. Its founding was an act of community and its long history is an affirmation of community.
The university has a rich history of innovation in education, is a pioneer in the sciences, and has been a leader in service-learning with students participating 100% in internships as a part of curriculum.
The academic programs at Iowa Wesleyan include ESL, undergraduate, and graduate studies. Service-learning is integrated into the curriculum, ensuring that all students connect classroom learning with service to others.
Committed to joining the development of the intellect with the realities of life, the Iowa Wesleyan experience values service to others, preparation for a life of rewarding work, and fosters a love of learning, a desire for civility, and the release of human potential.
Students & Faculty
Students
Faculty
Admissions
SAT Scores:
Math: 450–500,
Reading: 430–480
(25th-75th percentile)
ACT Scores:
18–21
(25th-75th percentile)
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
Other Requirements:
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of December 2018
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ||||||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | ||||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Education, General | ||||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||||
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| Human Services, General | ||||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | ||||||
| Management Science | ||||||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
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| Psychology, General | ||||||
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Iowa Wesleyan University
School Overview
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, Iowa
- Type
- Private not-for-profit
- Setting
- Town
- Contact Info
- (319) 385-8021
Students
Total Students
653
Student Ratio
Faculty
Total Faculty
41
Student/Faculty Ratio
Tuition
Estimated Cost
$31,603
Admissions
Total Applicants
5,457
Admitted
50%
Enrolled
4%
Test Scores
SAT Math
450-500
SAT Reading
430-480
ACT Composite
18-21
Substantial Scholarships!
Through the International Student Scholars Program, Iowa Wesleyan offers very significant scholarships to international students!
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Substantial Scholarships!
International students are eligible to receive a special scholarship package that pays for all of their campus housing, campus meals, and part of the tuition! This scholarship is renewable for the entire duration of your studies at Iowa Wesleyan.
Campus Life and Area
The campus life that includes services, programs, activities, and relationships offered at Iowa Wesleyan University are precisely why students choose an institution like IW.
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Campus Life and Area
Campus Life:
Some of the many extracurricular activities at Iowa Wesleyan include but are not limited to:
- International Family Friendship Program
- 14 different NCAA Division III sports programs (soccer, baseball, basketball, football, volleyball, softball, golf, cross country, track & field, cheer-club)
- Student Government Association
- International Conversation Cafe
- Tiger Dance Club
- Annual International Fair
- Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
The Area:
Iowa Wesleyan is located in the safe and peaceful town of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Mount Pleasant has many exciting things to offer. There is a very lively downtown area with many events. One of the largest and most notable events is Old Threshers, featuring concerts, shows, food, antique farming equipment and more. There are also several restaurants and an international market within walking distance of the campus.
The area offers numerous recreational opportunities such as disc golf, 3D Movie Theater, SE Iowa Symphony Orchestra, recreational trails for hiking and biking, SE Iowa Arts Guild Festival, bowling center, fishing and boating.
In addition to what Mount Pleasant offers, it is also near major cities like St. Louis, the Twin Cities, and Chicago. The Amtrak Train station is located on campus with daily travel to Chicago, Denver and California. The state’s three largest airports are located 1 to 2 hours away.
Smaller metro areas such as Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines provide you with limitless shopping, music, theater and cultural opportunities.
Passionate, Empowering, Inspirational
Iowa Wesleyan University is a transformational learning community whose passion is to educate, empower, and inspire students to lead meaningful lives and careers.
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Passionate, Empowering, Inspirational
Learning & Community:
Iowa Wesleyan values a love of learning, a desire for civility, and the release of human potential for the sake of the common good.
Faith & Service:
Iowa Wesleyan honors spiritual values, social justice, and the welfare of the human community through civic engagement and service to one another.
Discovery & Action:
Iowa Wesleyan values the discovery of the self, the other, the broader world, and responsible action in response to those discoveries.
Courage & Passion:
Iowa Wesleyan values learning in community and appreciates that these endeavors require bold risk-taking; and the university values and celebrates that these endeavors are fueled by the passions, desires, and aspirations of students.
ESL Program
Iowa Wesleyan University’s English As A Second Language (ESL) Program helps international students with a lower English proficiency obtain conditional admission.
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ESL Program
Learning does not happen only in the classroom. ESL students also improve their English abilities by participating in weekly academic and social-cultural events on campus and in the local community. This includes field trips, university class observations, various cultural events, community conversation hour, and tutoring sessions. These activities are related to classroom instruction and help students learn more about American culture.
Students are provided with the essential language, cultural, and academic skills for university-level success. Upon successful completion of the ESL Program, students gain admission to Iowa Wesleyan University.
Historical Legacy
Join Iowa Wesleyan's rich tradition of developing leaders who have changed the world.
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Historical Legacy
Belle Babb Mansfield, the first woman to be admitted to the bar in the United States, graduated from Iowa Wesleyan in 1866. Susan Mosely Grandison, the first female black graduate, earned her degree in 1885. Keyroku Miazaki from Tokyo, Japan, attended 1890- 91, the first documented international student.
In 1958, Iowa Wesleyan graduate James Van Allen ‘35 discovered the earth’s radiation belts. These radiation belts now bear his name and allowed modern space travel to the moon and the International Space Station; of which, Iowa Wesleyan graduate and NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson ‘81 became the first female commander of the International Space Station. She set numerous records on three missions in 2002, 2007-08 and 2016-17.
Photos of Iowa Wesleyan University
Studying in Iowa
The "American Heartland" is full of authentic rustic American charm, and Iowa is right in the center of this Midwest region. Two large, high-ranking public universities in the NCAA Division 1 provide international students with a unique experience while studying in Iowa. Outside the classroom, students will have the opportunity to explore Iowa's outdoor beauty in locations like the Great Iowa Lakes for a weekend getaway.
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