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Iowa Wesleyan College
- 601 N Main Street
- Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
- OPEID College Code: 00187100
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- General Phone: (319) 385-8021
- President: William N. Johnston
- Website: www.iwc.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 834
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- 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 colleg is affiliated with the United Methodist Church with which it shares a commitment to spiritual values, social justice and human welfare.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 428 | 329 | 757 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 237 (55%) | 228 (69%) | 465 (61%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 75 (32%) | 52 (23%) | 127 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 29 | 23% |
| ACT ® Exam | 85 | 67% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 380 | 440 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 470 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 14 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 34% | 12% | 82% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,982 | $4,156 | $3,571 | $11,121 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.1% | 8.8% | 7.6% |
| Number in Default | 29 | 26 | 19 |
| Number in Repayment | 355 | 294 | 250 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $18,870 | $17,800 | $16,950 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,870 | $17,800 | $16,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,050 | $5,530 | $5,360 |
| Other Expenses | $2,860 | $2,860 | $2,860 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,580 | $26,990 | $25,970 |
| Out of State | $28,580 | $26,990 | $25,970 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,670 | $18,600 | $17,750 |
| Out of State | $19,670 | $18,600 | $17,750 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $19,670 | $18,600 | $17,750 |
| Out of State | $19,670 | $18,600 | $17,750 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 834 Undergraduate: 834
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 325 Female: 509
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 325 Female: 509
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 636 Part-Time: 198
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 636 Part-Time: 198
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 80 | 10% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 104 | 12% |
| Asian | 14 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 9% |
| White | 543 | 65% |
| Unknown | 16 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 166 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 211 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 163 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 105 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 44 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 36 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 76 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 21 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.5% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 188 | 115 | 73 |
| Faculty Status | 59 | 56 | 3 |
| Tenured Faculty | 25 | 22 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 106 | 49 | 57 |
| Primarily Instruction | 104 | 47 | 57 |
| Primarily Public Service | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 35 | 24 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 26 | 22 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 25 | 21 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,095 (43) | $44,104 (26) | $46,612 (17) |
| Professor | $46,071 (7) | $48,125 (4) | $43,333 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $46,880 (20) | $45,329 (14) | $50,500 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,438 (16) | $39,950 (8) | $44,925 (8) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,675 (4) | $38,233 (3) | $68,000 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $50,967 (3) | $42,450 (2) | $68,000 (1) |
| Instructor | $29,800 (1) | $29,800 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,438 (47) | $42,777 (29) | $47,113 (18) |
| Professor | $46,071 (7) | $48,125 (4) | $43,333 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $46,204 (23) | $44,004 (16) | $51,234 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,438 (16) | $39,950 (8) | $44,925 (8) |
| Instructor | $24,382 (1) | $24,382 (1) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,260,441 | $730,795 | $529,646 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 273 | 196 | 77 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 260 | 185 | 75 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Football | 111 | 111 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Soccer | 39 | 21 | 18 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $27,800 | $23,667 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $17,260 | $10,804 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12% |
| Female | 40% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| White | 44% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 16% |
| 5 Years | 20% |
| 6 Years | 23% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 9 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 9 | 7 |
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