PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · BACHELOR'S

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Also known as: Wesleyan

📍 Owensboro, Kentucky🏛️ Urban Setting👥 842 Undergrads🔗 kwc.edu

Overview

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an small private non-profit institution in Owensboro, Kentucky. It enrolls about 842 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 72%. Graduates earn a median of $46,747 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

72%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,044

440–560

Net Price

$17,131

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

47%

Retention

53%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$46,747

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

71.6%

SAT Average

1,044

ACT Composite

16–23

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200440 – 560 (mid 50%)800

Math

200450 – 570 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

116 – 23 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$34,673

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$34,673

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$46,203

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$17,131

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$13,951
$30,001 – $48,000	$13,701
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,062
$75,001 – $110,000	$19,306
$110,001 +	$22,888

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

61.0%

Academics & Programs

Kentucky Wesleyan College offers programs across 16 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

18.1%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

12.9%

Visual & Performing Arts

12.9%

Psychology

12.3%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

7.1%

Education

6.5%

Health Professions

6.5%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

5.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

47%

On-Time (4yr)

31%

Retention (FT)

53%

% Earning >$25K

71%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$35,895

8 years

$43,584

10 years

$46,747

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

100.0%

White

52.1%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

57.2%

Black or African American

15.7%

Asian

2.6%

Hispanic / Latino

3.1%

Two or more races

0.9%

International

5.8%

Gender

Women

49.9%

Men

50.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kentucky Wesleyan College hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 72%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1044.

How much does Kentucky Wesleyan College cost?

In-state tuition is $34,673, and out-of-state is $34,673. Average net price after financial aid is $17,131.

What is Kentucky Wesleyan College known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, Visual & Performing Arts.

What's the graduation rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

The 6-year graduation rate is 47%, and 53% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.