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Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Kentucky Wesleyan College

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

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72%

Acceptance

$17,131

Net price

842

Enrollment

47%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

72%

Acceptance rate

1,044

SAT average

22

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading440560
SAT Math450570
ACT Composite1623

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,131

Average net price

$34,673

In-state tuition

$34,673

Out-of-state tuition

$11,855

Room & board

$1,298

Books & supplies

$46,203

Total cost of attendance

50%

Students receiving Pell grants

61%

Students with federal loans

$23,250

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$46,747

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,895

Median earnings (6 yrs)

47%

Graduation rate

53%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,847

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

842

Total enrollment

1%

Part-time

20

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

50% women
50% men

Race & ethnicity

White
57%
Black
16%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%

Kentucky Wesleyan College FAQ

Is Kentucky Wesleyan College a public or private school?

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit institution located in Owensboro, KY.

What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

Kentucky Wesleyan College has an acceptance rate of 72%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Kentucky Wesleyan College cost?

The average annual net price at Kentucky Wesleyan College is $17,131 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $34,673.

What is the graduation rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

About 47% of students at Kentucky Wesleyan College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Kentucky Wesleyan College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Kentucky Wesleyan College students earn a median of $46,747 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Kentucky Wesleyan College?

Admitted students at Kentucky Wesleyan College have an average SAT score of 1,044 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Kentucky Wesleyan College?

Kentucky Wesleyan College enrolls about 842 students.

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