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Iowa Wesleyan College

601 N Main Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

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Iowa Wesleyan College School Description

The mission of Iowa Wesleyan College is to prepare students to succeed in a changing global environment. Iowa Wesleyan is a four year liberal arts college providing quality individualized learning experiences that combine the development of the intellect with adaptive life skills. The college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church with which it shares a commitment to spiritual values, social justice and human welfare.

Iowa Wesleyan College, with its outstanding reputation and rich heritage, is the oldest four-year, coeducational, church-related liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River. With a dedicated and gifted faculty and staff, Iowa Wesleyan College excels in providing an individualized educational experience for students in a changing world. Our goal is to facilitate the development of adaptive life skills so that Iowa Wesleyan College students are prepared to enjoy rich fulfilling careers, but most importantly become productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Iowa Wesleyan maintains a close affiliation with the United Methodist Church, from which it derives its sensitivity for spiritual values in social justice and human welfare, local, national and international. In its distinctive role among the many institutions of learning in America, Iowa Wesleyan holds fast to the ideals of its founding vision, while fostering creativity and the pursuit of truth in its developing curricular framework of Learning in Community.

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, with its 8,500 friendly people, is full of history, good schools, fine churches and prosperous businesses – all of which supply students with outstanding opportunities. Mount Pleasant is located in southeastern Iowa at the junction of U.S. highways 34 and 218. This convenient location offers four-lane access to I-80, I-70 and Des Moines. The community enjoys daily Amtrak service to Chicago and points east as well as Denver and points west. Commercial airlines in Burlington and Cedar Rapids are only a short distance away, while the Mount Pleasant municipal airport accommodates private aircraft.

Proudly, Mount Pleasant is the home of the annual Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Association Reunion. This event attracts over 100,000 visitors every Labor Day Weekend. The celebration displays an ever expanding collection of antiques as well as hundreds of pieces of steam-powered farm equipment. Visitors are able to participate in shows, activities, demonstrations and parades throughout the reunion.

Mount Pleasant is the home of numerous buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places including the Harlan Lincoln House and the James Van Allen Home. Recreational activities in Mount Pleasant include, golf, tennis, swimming, a community fitness and recreation facility, city parks and playgrounds, and two nearby state parks.

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Iowa Wesleyan College

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Iowa Wesleyan College is a private four-year liberal arts college of the United Methodist Church located Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Full-time undergraduate enrollment at Iowa Wesleyan is approximately 850.

The college is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer academic program leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music Education degrees.

Iowa Wesleyan is recognized as a pioneer in higher education in America, founded in 1842, it is today one of the oldest coeducational colleges located west of the Mississippi River. Among its innovations include unique concepts of undergraduate lab science, career experience, and service learning.

The college occupies a central campus of historic red brick buildings and modern structures, including National Register of Historic Places designates Pioneer Hall and Old Main. The college's Chapel, erected in 1896, is currently undergoing a complete renovation.

Following the successful presidency of Dr. William N. Johnston, Dr. Jay K. Simmons took office as the college's 28th president in July 2008.

Academic Programs

Students at Iowa Wesleyan can gain a variety of degrees in the fields of Business, Education, Fine Arts, Human Studies, Lang. Literature, Nursing, and Science Math and Computer Science.

Being ahead of the time, Iowa Wesleyan started its Responsible Social Involvement program, or "RSI" in the late 1960s. This program has two main goals:

1: Service to the Greater Community, and

2: Having students particiapte more actively in their own education.

RSI allows students hands-on experiences outside the traditional realms of textbooks, classrooms, and professors.

Student Life

Iowa Wesleyan College offers many acitivies for students to get involved with oustide the classroom, including the Student Government Association, the Student Union Board, Intramurals, College Radio (IWCR), Hall Councils, Student Ambassadors, as well as a number of performing groups such as the Theatre Club.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
United Methodist
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
849
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 18,870
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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Iowa Wesleyan College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Iowa Wesleyan College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 59%
Women 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 78%
African-American 13%
Hispanic 6%
Other 2%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 75%
In-State 25%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Iowa 25%
Illinois 18%
New York 15%
Missouri 11%
Florida 4%
Percent of Students International: 10%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 68%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Mid-States Football Association)
Basketball (Midwest Classic Conference)
Baseball (Midwest Classic Conference)
Track (Midwest Classic Conference)

Iowa Wesleyan College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 18,870    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,586 39%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,950 21%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 10,921 99%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,594 72%  
Any Aid:
   99%  

Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 61% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 23%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 380, Math: 410
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 470
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 67%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 15, Verbal: 14, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 21, Math: 20

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Question: Does anyone know the words to the Iowa Wesleyan College Fight Song?

Iowa Wesleyan is a small private college in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
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And then it's fight for old Wesleyan, Never give in. Fight to the end when, Might and right shall win. So keep on fighting 'til victory. 'Til victory crowns everyone; And then it's fight, fight, fight, fight; For Welseyan! GO WES! i think that is the way it goes.......

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