Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY • private • II | Great Midwest Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 928 • Total: 928

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY
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Website

kwc.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 456 (49.1%) • Female: 472 (50.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	18	1.9%
Black/African American	131	14.1%
Hispanic/Latino	33	3.6%
White	551	59.4%
Two or More Races	13	1.4%
International	37	4.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

67.0%

1,346 admitted from 2,009 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Test Flexible

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 430-550
Math: 320-580
Total: 750-1130

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

12-24

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

52.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

38.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

65.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

23.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$46,333

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $33,180

Room & Board

$11,855

Books & Supplies

$1,298

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$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

Students Receiving Pell Grants

100%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$20,867

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Bowling Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Bowling Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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Common questions about Kentucky Wesleyan College

What is Kentucky Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?

Kentucky Wesleyan College accepts 67% of applicants, from 2,009 applications.

How much does Kentucky Wesleyan College cost?

Tuition and fees are $33,180. Families earning under $30,000 pay $13,951 on average after aid.

Does Kentucky Wesleyan College require SAT or ACT scores?

Kentucky Wesleyan College considers test scores but does not require them.

What ACT score do you need for Kentucky Wesleyan College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 12 and 24 on the ACT.

What is Kentucky Wesleyan College's graduation rate?

53% of students graduate within six years.