Kansas Wesleyan University

Kansas Wesleyan University is a private Christian college in Salina, Kansas. Founded in 1886, it is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. About 800 students attend KWU, with approximately 700 of them studying on the 28-acre campus. The university is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Kansas Wesleyan University
Motto in English
Victory not without Toil
TypePrivate, Liberal arts
EstablishedSeptember 15, 1886 (1886-09-15)
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
PresidentMatthew R. Thompson
ProvostDamon Kraft
Academic staff
84
Students710[1]
Location
Salina
,
Kansas
,
United States

38°48′49″N 97°36′34″W
CampusUrban
ColorsPurple and gold          
AthleticsNAIA – KCAC
NicknameCoyotes
AffiliationsIAMSCU
NAICU[2]
CIC
Sports24 varsity teams
Websitekwu.edu
Hauptli Student Center

Academics

The university's academic program provides a liberal arts foundation comprising more than 27 major programs granting MBA, BA, BS and BSN degrees. Additionally, the university offers online degrees in emergency management, criminal justice and the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The average class size is 16 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1.[1]

KWU is a member of the 18-member Kansas Independent College Association.

Activities

Kansas Wesleyan has more than 30 clubs and organizations including yearbook, an on-campus, student-run television and radio station, and numerous music and athletics opportunities. The Kansas Wesleyan Debate and Forensics Team competes in national tournaments with large, state institutions, and has won over 50 national titles at various levels.

Athletics
Main article: Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes

Kansas Wesleyan University teams are known as the Coyotes. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field and bowling; women's sports include basketball, cross country, flag football, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, bowling and volleyball. KWU also offers co-ed eSports, competitive cheer and competitive dance. The Coyote football team qualified for back to back NAIA playoff appearances in 2018 and 2019, reaching the semifinals in the former and hosting the first home playoff games in school history.

Notable alumni
  • Front entrance used in opening of the 1980 film Up the Academy, which was mostly filmed in Salina.
  • In the 2004 feature film Friday Night Lights, two coaches from KWU sign up the Odessa quarterback around the 25 minute mark. This scene is based on actual recruiting efforts by KWU in the 1980s.[4]

References
  1. "Quick Facts". Kansas Wesleyan University. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  2. NAICU – Member Directory Archived 2015-11-09 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Thomas Craven". arthistorians.info. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  4. "Bulldawg Nation: Friday Night Lights". krock1017fm.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
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