Kansas Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate
Salina, Kansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,831
- Admitted
- 1,556
- Yield
- 16.9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kansas Wesleyan University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.5% in 2014–15 to 85% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 584 to 1,831 (+214%) over that period.
Its 85% rate makes Kansas Wesleyan University more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 38%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91.5% for women vs 81.5% for men, a 10-point gap). Kansas Wesleyan University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 16.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 584 | 359 | 61.5% | 144 |
| 2015–16 | 818 | 504 | 61.6% | 160 |
| 2016–17 | 805 | 440 | 54.7% | 170 |
| 2017–18 | 809 | 434 | 53.6% | 183 |
| 2018–19 | 861 | 403 | 46.8% | 145 |
| 2019–20 | 1,242 | 753 | 60.6% | 141 |
| 2020–21 | 1,293 | 799 | 61.8% | 191 |
| 2021–22 | 1,740 | 1,177 | 67.6% | 254 |
| 2022–23 | 1,356 | 944 | 69.6% | 234 |
| 2023–24 | 1,831 | 1,556 | 85% | 263 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 637 | 583 | 91.5% |
| Men | 1,194 | 973 | 81.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Kansas Wesleyan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kansas Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Kansas Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 85% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,556 admitted of 1,831 applicants).
Is Kansas Wesleyan University test optional?
Kansas Wesleyan University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Kansas Wesleyan University?
Kansas Wesleyan University received 1,831 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,556.
Is Kansas Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Kansas Wesleyan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.5% in 2014–15 to 85% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.kwu.edu/.