- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,419 a year (2022–23)
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Kansas Wesleyan University reported an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024.
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Kansas Wesleyan University GPA requirements
Kansas Wesleyan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Kansas Wesleyan University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Kansas Wesleyan University acceptance rate
Kansas Wesleyan University admitted 1,420 of 1,975 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kansas Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Salina, Kansas, with 962 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Kansas Wesleyan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Kansas Wesleyan University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Kansas Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,419 a year at Kansas Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Kansas Wesleyan University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Kansas Wesleyan University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Kansas Wesleyan University?
A lot: Kansas Wesleyan University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is it easy to get into Kansas Wesleyan University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Kansas Wesleyan University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Kansas Wesleyan University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Kansas Wesleyan University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Kansas Wesleyan University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the acceptance rate at Kansas Wesleyan University?
Kansas Wesleyan University's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,420 of 1,975 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Kansas Wesleyan University look for?
Kansas Wesleyan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does Kansas Wesleyan University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,419 a year at Kansas Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Kansas Wesleyan University ask for a personal statement?
No. Kansas Wesleyan University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Kansas Wesleyan University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Kansas Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Kansas Wesleyan University if a parent went there?
No. Kansas Wesleyan University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Kansas Wesleyan University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Kansas Wesleyan UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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