Kansas Wesleyan University

Name

Kansas Wesleyan University

Legal name

Kansas Wesleyan University

Website

https://kwu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG), Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Online graduate programs
• Liberal arts university
• Nursing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Salina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Core revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including online programs. Revenue varies by program with online MBA and traditional on-campus programs priced differently.
2. Room and Board: On-campus housing and dining services generate recurring revenue from student housing in residence halls including Coyote Village, Pfeiffer Hall, Wesley Hall, and meal plans at Bieber Dining Hall.
3. Grants and Donations: External funding from grants (such as NetVUE/Council of Independent Colleges grant for Campus Ministry), private donations, and foundation support including the third-largest gift in school history announced in 2026.
4. Campus Facility Rental: Rental income from campus facilities to external organizations and event spaces for conferences and community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kansas Wesleyan University is a private, Methodist-affiliated university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in liberal arts, nursing, business, criminal justice, emergency management, education, and fine arts. Instruction is delivered through a 28-acre residential campus in Salina, Kansas, and through fully online and hybrid programs (including an online MBA) delivered via the KWU Online platform. The university also runs dual-degree pathways with partner institutions, NAIA athletics, campus ministry services, and community research initiatives such as the Community Resilience Hub.

Product overview

Kansas Wesleyan University operates as a comprehensive private university offering a portfolio of academic programs and student services. The core academic offerings span undergraduate degrees (Associate's through Bachelor's) and graduate programs including an MBA, delivered through on-campus, online, and hybrid formats via the KWU Online platform. Key program areas include Nursing (in a dedicated $5 million Nursing Education Center), Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Fine Arts, and Business. The university maintains dual-degree partnerships with Western Colorado University, Washington University in St. Louis, and St. Paul School of Theology for accelerated pathways. Beyond academics, KWU provides Campus Ministry for spiritual development, Community Resilience Hub for agricultural sustainability research, competitive athletics (KCAC), and an exclusive Washington Center internship partnership. The institution serves approximately 952 students with a student-centered, community-focused approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Resilience Hub (CRH): A university initiative focused on establishing resources and providing support, research and education for more stable, secure and equitable ecosystems, primarily focused on regenerative organic agriculture.

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• KWU Online Learning Platform
• Dual Degree Programs
• Nursing Education Program
• Emergency Management Program
• Criminal Justice Program
• Washington Center Internship Partnership

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% post-graduation placement rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Washington CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Kansas Wesleyan University has been an affiliate with The Washington Center since 2013. The Washington Center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization located in Washington D.C. KWU is the only institution in Kansas with such a partnership. The Washington Center serves more than 2,000 students annually from the U.S. and 28 other countries, providing internship opportunities.
• Western Colorado UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner3+2 Environmental Leadership Degree Program offering students the opportunity to earn a liberal arts degree from KWU and a Master in Environmental Management from Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. Programs include Global Sustainability and Integrative and Public Land Management tracks.
• Washington University in St. LouismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering Dual Degree Program (3+2 or 4+2 for bachelor's, 3+3 or 4+3 for master's) allowing students to earn liberal arts degree from KWU and engineering degree from Washington University School of Engineering in St. Louis. Programs include Biomedical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering and System Science & Engineering.
• St. Paul School of TheologymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner3+3 Master of Divinity Program offering students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts with a Christian Leadership major from KWU and a Master of Divinity from St. Paul School of Theology in Overland Park, KS, or Oklahoma City, OK.
• Salina Methodist ChurchesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus Ministry program places students in various disciplines across five Methodist churches in the Salina area, providing internship opportunities and community engagement experience.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Southwestern College: Private Methodist-affiliated university in Winfield, Kansas with similar size, faith-based mission, and residential undergraduate model. Comparable in scale, denomination, regional footprint, and competitor for the same Midwest student pool.
• McPherson College: Private faith-affiliated liberal arts college in McPherson, Kansas, comparable in enrollment size, NAIA athletics, and small-class experience. Direct competitor for Kansas and regional students seeking faith-based residential education.
• Sterling College: Private Presbyterian-affiliated liberal arts college in Sterling, Kansas with comparable enrollment, NAIA athletics (KCAC), and residential model. Competes with KWU for the same Kansas student market and faith-based positioning.
• Tabor College: Private Mennonite-affiliated liberal arts college in Hillsboro, Kansas, similar in size, mission, and KCAC athletics. Direct competitor in the Kansas private college market for faith-oriented students.
• Bethany College: Private Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college in Lindsborg, Kansas, comparable in enrollment scale and KCAC athletics. Competes for similar regional residential students and faith-based identity.
• Friends University: Private Quaker-affiliated university in Wichita, Kansas offering undergraduate and graduate programs including online MBA. Comparable in faith-based identity, regional market, and online program offerings.
• MidAmerica Nazarene University: Private Nazarene-affiliated university in Olathe, Kansas with similar size, faith-based mission, and NAIA athletics. Direct competitor for faith-oriented Kansas students and graduate online programs.
• Ottawa University: Private Baptist-affiliated university headquartered in Ottawa, Kansas with multiple campuses and online programs. Comparable in faith-based identity, size, and dual online/residential model.
• Bethel College: Private Mennonite-affiliated liberal arts college in North Newton, Kansas, comparable in enrollment scale, KCAC athletics, and faith-based residential education model.

Regional players

• Hesston College: Private Mennonite two-year college in Hesston, Kansas that serves as a feeder for four-year institutions including KWU. Comparable in faith-based identity and Kansas geography; competes more as a transfer pipeline than a direct degree competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/goKWU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCl_l4NLYbMWtjDjpiYLVYfQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/101858542043
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kansas-wesleyan-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/kansaswesleyanuniversity

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kansas Wesleyan University