The Basic Facts
Our Roots
Kansas Wesleyan University was founded in 1886 and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Location
The 28-acre KWU campus is located in the center of the country (literally)—Salina, Kansas. It’s a city with a population of 48,000 that has a hometown atmosphere but lives large. It’s a city of movies, malls, restaurants, arts, concerts, sports and smiles all around.
Student to Faculty ratio
The student-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Class Size
The average class size is 20.
Average Academic Profile of a First-Time Freshman
GPA-3.293
ACT-21.7
High School Rank-55.2
Enrollment
Approximately 825 students attend KWU, the majority from Kansas and surrounding states.
Campus Living
About half the student population lives on campus.
Financial Aid
99% of KWU students receive financial assistance.
Well-Rounded Education
All of the more than 30 academic programs are built on a liberal arts foundation.
Accreditation
Kansas Wesleyan University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National League for Nursing, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Kansas State Department of Education.
Athletics
Our student athletes compete as members of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Campus Notes and Events
About Kansas Wesleyan University
KWU has been an influential part of higher education in North Central Kansas for more than a century. Founded in 1886 by the United Methodist Church, KWU welcomes students of all faiths.
KWU's primary goal is providing students with an excellent education in a caring Christian campus community. The university is uncompromising in its dedication to providing an atmosphere where students can mature and learn while taking responsibility for their own actions and lives.
The campus environment helps students prepare for the challenges in their personal and professional lives by living and studying with people from many backgrounds, by learning to relate responsibly to God and to others by achieving goals in a timely manner.