Founded in 1842, Iowa Wesleyan University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Mount Pleasant (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Iowa.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 178 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 