Kansas Wesleyan University is a private four-year Christian-based college in Salina, Kansas. Founded in 1886, it is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. About 850 students attend the 28-acre (110,000 m) campus. The university is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National League for Nursing, and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).