Published cost of attendance is $47,437. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $18,192, middle-income families pay around $20,857, higher-income families pay approximately $25,113.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $47,437 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,630 |
| Room and Board | $11,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,766 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,671 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,192 |
| $30–48k | $22,442 |
| $48–75k | $20,857 |
| $75–110k | $24,189 |
| $110k+ | $25,113 |
Published cost of attendance is $47,437. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $18,192, middle-income families pay around $20,857, higher-income families pay approximately $25,113. Azimuth ranks Kansas Wesleyan University #833 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 41.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,546. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,289, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Kansas Wesleyan University earn median 4-year earnings of $53,289, placing the institution in the 13.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,901 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Kansas Wesleyan University in the 45.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Kansas Wesleyan University #1017 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on Business, which anchors the institution's economic profile. Kinesiology is the largest program with 32 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $48,500, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration follows with 24 graduates earning $59,057, also performing at 0.9x the benchmark. Additional programs including Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Health/Medical Preparatory Programs round out the institution's portfolio, with 20 and 20 graduates respectively, contributing to consistent outcomes across the undergraduate experience.
