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Iowa Wesleyan University

Mount Pleasant, IA 4 year Private

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,650

Cost of attendance at Iowa Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $9,543
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,650

Cost of attendance at Iowa Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $25,701
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Iowa Wesleyan University was $34,988. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Iowa Wesleyan University

Iowa Wesleyan University net price calculator

$34,988

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average $16,084
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Iowa Wesleyan University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $34,988 $3,175 (10%) $32,877 $32,538 $33,903 $34,059 $36,507
2021 $31,813 $1,064 (3%) $30,695 $31,453 $33,417 $33,367 $33,915
2020 $32,877 $1,895 (6%) $29,949 $30,097 $31,706 $36,631 $37,646
2019 $30,982 $5,979 (24%) $30,525 $31,860 $32,821 $36,062 $37,423
2018 $25,003 $3,460 (16%) $24,426 $30,405 $34,755 $27,955
2017 $21,543 $758 (3%) $25,005 $23,687 $24,381 $25,309 $26,245
2016 $22,301 $2,374 (12%) $22,082 $21,804 $21,905 $21,286 $25,198
2015 $19,927 $1,697 (9%) $16,871 $18,187 $21,609 $20,279 $23,042
2014 $18,230 -- $16,434 $17,124 $19,062 $19,094 $21,526

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Iowa Wesleyan University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $42,840 $360 $33,650 $9,190 -
2021 $43,200 $534 (1%) $32,700 $9,500 $1,000
2020 $43,734 $1,030 (2%) $31,530 $10,881 $1,323
2019 $42,704 $317 $30,500 $10,881 $1,323
2018 $43,021 $7,002 (19%) $30,500 $11,182 $1,339
2017 $36,019 $3,584 (9%) $23,516 $11,250 $1,253
2016 $39,603 $1,310 (3%) $27,286 $11,129 $1,188
2015 $38,293 $195 $26,010 $11,119 $1,164
2014 $38,098 $2,024 (6%) $26,010 $10,974 $1,114
2013 $36,074 -- $24,300 $10,734 $1,040

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Iowa Wesleyan University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 568 dormitories available to its students at $4,410 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Iowa Wesleyan University is $490 per month.
Does Iowa Wesleyan University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Iowa Wesleyan University for one academic year is $6,930, which works out to $770 per month.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Iowa Wesleyan University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,300
  • If living off-campus, with family: $2,800
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $2,080
How much is Iowa Wesleyan University application fees?
Iowa Wesleyan University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Iowa Wesleyan University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Iowa Wesleyan University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $850 $525
For out-of-state students $850 $525

Housing and Meal

Iowa Wesleyan University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Iowa Wesleyan University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $6,930 $4,410 N/A 19 568
2021 $6,725 $4,285 N/A 0 530
2020 $6,725 $4,140 N/A 19 533
2019 $6,500 $4,000 N/A 19 542
2018 $6,960 $4,000 N/A 19 470
2017 $6,228 $3,826 N/A 19 404
2016 $5,932 $3,644 N/A 15 464

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Iowa Wesleyan University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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