Iowa Wesleyan College (IWC)
601 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
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
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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