More selective than 74% of Kansas colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $47,437. College Scorecard.
Higher than 59% of Kansas colleges we cover and 39% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 48% of Kansas colleges we cover and 44% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Kansas Wesleyan University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,831 applicants, Kansas Wesleyan University admitted 1,556 and 263 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Kansas Wesleyan University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Kansas Wesleyan University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Kansas Wesleyan University took 4.1 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Kansas. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,192 | $75,315 | 4.4 years |
| $30–48k | $22,442 | $92,910 | 5.5 years |
| $48–75k | $20,857 | $86,348 | 5.1 years |
| $75–110k | $24,189 | $100,142 | 5.9 years |
| $110k+ | $25,113 | $103,968 | 6.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (34% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($51,152) minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,936 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Kansas Wesleyan University majors, earnings & careers
Kansas Wesleyan University offers 39 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Engineering · 1
Highest-earning majors at Kansas Wesleyan University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $59,057 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $48,500 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,174 | $26,899 |
Quick list of all 39 majors
- Accounting—
- Arts and Entertainment Management—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$59,057
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$40,174
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Engineering Physics—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- History—
- Homeland Security—
- Information Technology—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$48,500
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—
- Music—
- Nursing—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Psychology, Other—
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
- Social Work—
- Sociology—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
- Theology / Ministry—
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Salina
2 bedrooms $1,097.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 31 inches of rain a year, 16 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high); winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Saline County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Saline County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Kansas Wesleyan University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Kansas by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Wesleyan University | 72% | $22,671 | 49% | $51,152 | This school |
| Newman University | 74% | $19,971 | 53% | $55,041 | |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | 79% | $32,165 | 54% | $62,972 | |
| Southwestern College | 76% | $29,824 | 36% | $55,646 | |
| McPherson College | 77% | $26,441 | 34% | $52,084 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Kansas Wesleyan University would cost you $2,700 more per year than Newman University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Kansas Wesleyan University, mostly from more Newman University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$2,126).
- Newman University gives aided families $1,752 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kansas resident | Kansas Wesleyan University | Newman University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,630 | $35,500 | −$870 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | $1,393 | +$7 |
| Housing & meals | $11,340 | $10,279 | +$1,061 |
| Personal & travel | $2,000 | $3,376 | −$1,376 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,933 | −$4,059 | +$2,126 |
| Sticker price | $47,437 | $46,489 | +$948 |
| Average grants | −$24,766 | −$26,518 | +$1,752 |
| You pay | $22,671 | $19,971 | +$2,700 |
“+” means Kansas Wesleyan University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Kansas Wesleyan University
What is the Kansas Wesleyan University acceptance rate?
Kansas Wesleyan University accepts 72% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,556 of 1,831 applicants were admitted.
How much does Kansas Wesleyan University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $47,437 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,671 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $18,192 and families earning $110k+ pay $25,113.
How much do Kansas Wesleyan University graduates earn?
Former Kansas Wesleyan University students earn a median $51,152 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Kansas Wesleyan University graduation rate?
49% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 60% return for their second year.
How long does a Kansas Wesleyan University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Kansas Wesleyan University costs about $86,348 after grants ($20,857 a year for 4.1 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $51,152 ten years after starting, $16,936 more than high school graduates in Kansas ($34,216), so the cost is repaid in 5.1 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Kansas Wesleyan University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/kansas-wesleyan-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).