Kansas Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $47,437. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,192, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $22,442, middle-income families pay about $20,857, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $24,189, and higher-income families pay roughly $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 |
Kansas Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $47,437. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,192, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $22,442, middle-income families pay about $20,857, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $24,189, and higher-income families pay roughly $25,113. Azimuth ranks Kansas Wesleyan University #833 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Kansas Wesleyan participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. The institution's aid structure combines need-based grants with loan and work-study options to help bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,546; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,289, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
