by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 651 undergraduates in 2020, Iowa Wesleyan is a very small, private university located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Iowa Wesleyan offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Iowa Wesleyan can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Iowa Wesleyan Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Iowa Wesleyan. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Iowa Wesleyan Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Iowa Wesleyan does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Iowa Wesleyan Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Iowa Wesleyan for Veterans Guide.
Iowa Wesleyan offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Iowa Wesleyan has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 651 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 624 (95.9%). Part-time attendance was 27 (4.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 624 | 27 | 651 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Iowa Wesleyan receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Iowa Wesleyan #68 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Iowa Wesleyan by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Iowa Wesleyan Diversity Guide.
Iowa Wesleyan has a total of 267 student athletes, 177 men and 90 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,378,346 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,378,346 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Iowa Wesleyan University Athletics