What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Kansas Wesleyan University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning 3 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH145 | 3 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL110 | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM120 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL120 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL120 | 3 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIST120 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC101 | 3 credits |
Show all 37 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning 3 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH145 | 6 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH145 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH145, MATH245 | 6 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL110 | 3 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL110 | 6 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM120 | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM120 | 6 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL120 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGL120, ENGL121 | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL120 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL120, ENGL125 | 6 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIST120 | 3 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HIST120, HIST121 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC101 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC101 | 6 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | BSHS210 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 4 | BSHS210 | 6 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | COMP200 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | COMP200, COMP221 | 6 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON205 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON205 | 6 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON206 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON206 | 6 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST105 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST105, HIST106 | 6 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL102 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | BIOL102 | 6 credits |
| European History | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| European History | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | HIST130 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 4 | HIST130 | 6 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | HIST292 | 3 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | COMP105 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | COMP105, COMP200 | 6 credits |
| Art History | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Art History | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSI131 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUSI131, MUSI132 | 6 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| African American Studies | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| Aural Sub | 3 | MUSI111, MUSI112, MUSI211 | 3 credits |
| Aural Sub | 4 | MUSI111, MUSI112, MUSI211 | 6 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| Latin | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Latin | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| Nonaural Sub | 3 | MUSI231 | 3 credits |
| Nonaural Sub | 4 | MUSI231, MUSI232 | 6 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 4 | PHYS201 | 6 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra Based | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra Based | 4 | PHYS202 | 6 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS222 | 6 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS221 | 6 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH121 | 3 credits |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH121 | 6 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | Elective 6 |
Source: kwu.edu · checked September 23, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 28 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 12 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 11 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 |
| Psychology | 8 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 6 |
| Social Work | 6 |
Show the other 17 majors
| Chemistry, Other | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 6 |
| Communication | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 4 |
| Accounting | 4 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 3 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 2 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Other Sports
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Salina, KS
59,312 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Salina Regional (SLN)
Nearest hub airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 17.2 of 20
Elevation
1,234 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
20°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
15.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
68 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$860 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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