Iowa Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate
Mount Pleasant, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,975
- Admitted
- 2,404
- Yield
- 8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2022–23 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Iowa Wesleyan University's acceptance rate has risen from 41.1% in 2014–15 to 80.8% in 2022–23. Applications grew from 1,746 to 2,975 (+70%) over that period.
Its 80.8% rate makes Iowa Wesleyan University more selective than about 40% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 42%.
In 2022–23, women were admitted at a higher rate (84.2% for women vs 77.4% for men, a 6.8-point gap). Iowa Wesleyan University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2022–23.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,746 | 717 | 41.1% | 75 |
| 2015–16 | 4,981 | 2,472 | 49.6% | 121 |
| 2016–17 | 5,449 | 2,773 | 50.9% | 169 |
| 2017–18 | 5,457 | 2,729 | 50% | 238 |
| 2018–19 | 3,740 | 2,170 | 58% | 170 |
| 2019–20 | 3,658 | 2,133 | 58.3% | 152 |
| 2020–21 | 4,169 | 2,968 | 71.2% | 208 |
| 2021–22 | 3,934 | 3,222 | 81.9% | 267 |
| 2022–23 | 2,975 | 2,404 | 80.8% | 193 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,512 | 1,273 | 84.2% |
| Men | 1,462 | 1,131 | 77.4% |
| Another gender | 1 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 420–490 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 410–520 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 18% |
How Iowa 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 Iowa Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Iowa Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 80.8% for 2022–23, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,404 admitted of 2,975 applicants).
Is Iowa Wesleyan University test optional?
Iowa Wesleyan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Iowa Wesleyan University?
Iowa Wesleyan University received 2,975 applications in 2022–23 and admitted 2,404.
What SAT score do you need for Iowa Wesleyan University?
Admitted students at Iowa Wesleyan University typically scored 420–490 on SAT Reading/Writing and 410–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Iowa Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Iowa Wesleyan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 41.1% in 2014–15 to 80.8% in 2022–23.
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 2022–23. Official site: https://www.iw.edu/.