Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town
Known for business — close-knit campus
Kansas Wesleyan University is a private institution in Salina with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 894 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,152 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,369.
Established
1886
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
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85%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
894Students
13:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$51,152Earnings 10yr
$23,369Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Kansas Wesleyan University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate85.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$33,470
Room & Board$11,340
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$45,683
Average Net Price$23,369
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,098
$30–48K$21,369
$48–75K$24,994
$75–110K$23,583
$110K+$26,027
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$23,369
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2600.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (45)
Student Body
Undergrads
894
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%
Race & Ethnicity
White 57%
Black 12%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate38.5%
Freshman Retention59.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$44,811
8 Years$51,097
10 Years$51,152
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$40,700
Men
$46,800
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from KS state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
164 mi(284 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
399 mi(692 min)
Denverpop. 710K
400 mi(693 min)