IWC Description

Iowa students seeking a dynamic liberal arts education informed by the values and teachings of the United Methodist Church may find that the Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is the place for them.

The college is dedicated to cultivating a sense of community on campus. It encourages students to join one of the many available organizations to explore their interests, like the Brown Bag Committee, Sigma Tau Delta and Fusion Student Ministry. These groups are responsible for putting together fun campus activities, whether recreational, spiritual or professional.

Students looking to foster their spiritual development can partake in campus ministries events. From assisting in worship services to performing in a choir to going on alternative spring break mission trips, they will find many opportunities to deepen their religious commitment while helping others.

The college’s academics feature an array of liberal arts concentration in divisions of:

  • Business
  • Education
  • Fine Arts
  • Nursing
  • Science and Mathematics

Iowa Wesleyan offers internship programs that will not only provide you with invaluable work experience, but also help you stand out among other graduates. The college’s relationships with businesses and organizations on local and national levels, including the Washington Center for Internships, ensure that that there will be a program for you.

Students who demonstrate need will be considered for Iowa Wesleyan financial aid through federal Pell grants, Iowa state grants, work-study programs and direct student loans.

You can apply by completing an application online. Iowa Wesleyan’s admissions requirements include having scored 19 or above on the ACT or 890 or above on the SAT and maintained a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5.

Quick Facts about Iowa Wesleyan College

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

United Methodist

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Tigers

Website

www.iwc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$23,160

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,160

Retention Rate

39%

Enrollment

843

Year Established

1842

IWC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
843
Freshman Class
105
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
843

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
42%
Men
58%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
14%
Caucasian
67%
Latino
8%
Other
11%

International Students

International
8%
Domestic
92%

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