2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$23,803
Net Price
68%
Admitted
22%
Enrolled
39%
Graduation Rate
12/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Kansas Wesleyan University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 812. In 2021, there were 8 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
8
Total Enrollment
812
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Kansas Wesleyan University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 7 |
Social Work | 1 |
Total Graduates | 8 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,740 students applied to the Kansas Wesleyan University. The university admitted 68% and 22% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Kansas universities is 2,759. On average, all Kansas institutions admit 77% and 30% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Kansas Wesleyan University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 57%. Compared to all Kansas four or more years colleges, the percentage is 64%.
The overall graduation rate for Kansas Wesleyan University is 39%, compared to 51% for all Kansas universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 131%.
Compare KWU to Kansas Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Kansas Wesleyan University to the average of all Kansas four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
KWU
1,740
Applicants
68%
Percent Admitted
22%
Percent Enrolled
57%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
KS Colleges
2,759
Applicants
77%
Percent Admitted
30%
Percent Enrolled
64%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 49 or 65% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 26 or 35% part-time faculty members employed at Kansas Wesleyan University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 49 or 65%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
KWU
12 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
65%
Percent Full-Time
35%
Percent Part-Time
65%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
KS Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
48%
Percent Full-Time
52%
Percent Part-Time
46%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Kansas Wesleyan University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $31,020, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Kansas Wesleyan University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Kansas Wesleyan University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $10,300 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,000 |
Total Living Expenses | $12,300 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $31,020 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,200 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $44,520 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $0 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $0 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Kansas Wesleyan University is $23,803. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Kansas Wesleyan University to all Kansas universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
KWU
$44,520
Cost to Attend
$19,162
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$23,803
Net Price
KS Colleges
$32,024
Cost to Attend
$12,278
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,760
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 190 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 749 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $19,162.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 749 | $19,162 |
Pell Grants | 327 | $4,562 |
Federal Student Loans | 618 | $6,879 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Kansas Wesleyan University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
KWU
749
Grant or Scholarship Aid
44%
Grants or Scholarships
327
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
618
Federal Student Loans
36%
Federal Student Loans
KS Colleges
2,184
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
863
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
1,288
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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