Iowa Wesleyan College was founded in 1842 and is the oldest coeducational institution of higher learning in Iowa. The college was founded by Dr. Isaac Baldwin, a Methodist minister from Massachusetts who moved to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in 1841. The college was originally called the Mount Pleasant Female Seminary and focused on providing educational opportunities for young women. In 1845, the name was changed to Iowa Wesleyan University and it became the first coeducational institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi River.

In 1865, the university began offering four-year degrees for both men and women and by 1870 it had become one of the leading institutions of higher learning in the Midwest. In 1890, Iowa Wesleyan College was established as a separate institution from its parent university, offering bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts as well as teacher education courses. In 1909, it became a full four-year college with a broad curriculum that included courses in business administration and engineering. Throughout its history, Iowa Wesleyan has maintained its commitment to providing quality education to all students regardless of their backgrounds or financial means. Today, Iowa Wesleyan College is an independent liberal arts college offering more than 40 majors and minors across five academic divisions. Check Searchforpublicschools for a list of public schools in South Dakota.

Iowa Wesleyan College, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Iowa Wesleyan College. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Iowa Wesleyan College, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Iowa Wesleyan College is an independent, liberal arts college in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The college is dedicated to providing an excellent education to students from all backgrounds and walks of life. The college has an acceptance rate of 91%, meaning that most applicants are admitted into the school. The school has a total enrollment of 1,542 students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. Out of the student population, 54% are female and 46% are male. About half of the student body identifies as Caucasian while the other half is composed of various minority groups such as Hispanic/Latino, African American, Asian American and Native American. Additionally, 20% of the students receive some form of financial aid. Iowa Wesleyan College offers over 40 majors and minors in areas such as business administration, accounting, criminal justice and education. Students can also choose to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in one area or several concentrations through its interdisciplinary studies program. The college also offers study abroad programs which allow students to explore different cultures while gaining educational experience in another country.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	less selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	64%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	64%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	1,089
Female applicants	N/A
Male applicants	N/A
Applicants accepted	692
Female applicants accepted	N/A
Male applicants accepted	N/A
Freshman enrollment	N/A
Female freshman enrollment	0
Male freshman enrollment	0
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	N/A
Average high school GPA	N/A
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
GPA breakdown	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	11%
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	420-495
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	438-490
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	85%
Average ACT Composite score	N/A
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	18-22
ACT Composite score breakdown	N/A
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT English score breakdown	N/A
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT Math score breakdown	N/A