Founded in 1842, Iowa Wesleyan University is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Mount Pleasant (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) is a very small coeducational US 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. This 180 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.