Kentucky Wesleyan College — College Profile

About

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private Methodist institution in Owensboro, is highly regarded for its personalized liberal arts education and strong academic programs in zoology, pre-professional health sciences, and business. On campus, students enjoy a tight-knit, collaborative culture defined by small class sizes, active Greek life, and a spirited NCAA Division II athletic program boasting a rich history of national basketball championships. What truly sets the college apart is its commitment to "The Wesleyan Way"—a guiding campus philosophy centered on honor, support, integrity, and love—along with the distinctive assurance that 100% of incoming students receive financial aid.

Wikipedia:Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) is a private Methodist college in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Fall 2018 enrollment was 830 students.

Location

Owensboro, KY, 42301 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

BNA · Nashville

115 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$46,203

Avg net price

$17,131

Room & board

$11,855

Tuition

$34,673

Books & supplies

$1,298/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$13,951

$30–48k

$13,701

$48–75k

$15,062

$75–110k

$19,306

$110k+

$22,888

Admissions

Admit rate

72%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1044

Reading 440–560

Math 450–570

ACT midpoint

Composite 16–23

English 16–24

Math 16–23

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Kentucky Wesleyan College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

49%

4-yr on-time completion

31%

1st-yr retention

53%

Transfer-out rate

31%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

47%

Transferred

36%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

17%

Median earnings (6yr)

$35,895

Median earnings (10yr)

$46,747

Median debt

$23,250

Monthly loan payment

$246

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$23,250

Debt (90th percentile)

$31,996

Student Body

Men 50%Women 50%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

50%

First-generation

38%

Median family income

$47,139

Independent students

12%

Avg age at entry

20.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

57%

Hispanic

Black

16%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

14%

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$35,895

10 years after entry

$46,747

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness22

Psychology, General22

Business/Commerce, General20

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17

Zoology/Animal Biology16

Criminal Justice and Corrections14

Design and Applied Arts14

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General14

Biology, General9

Mathematics6

Accounting and Related Services5

Communication and Media Studies4

Chemistry4

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3

Political Science and Government3

English Language and Literature, General2

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Institutional

Endowment

$38M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

43%

Avg faculty salary

$6,353/mo

Instructional spend/student

$5,847