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Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a small, private institution located in Owensboro, ky. Founded in 1858, Kentucky Wesleyan College offers undergraduate degrees in 28 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 760 undergraduates
cost $31,300 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Kentucky Wesleyan College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 68.6%
SAT score average 1053
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Kentucky Wesleyan College is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Zoology/Animal Biology
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Chemistry

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,300
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,175
Books & supplies $1,298
Other expenses $3,125
Cost of attendance* $46,898
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Average net price $46,898 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,300
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,175
Books & supplies $1,298
Other expenses $3,125
Cost of attendance* $46,898
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $46,898 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Kentucky Wesleyan College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 760, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

813

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
69%
African American %
14%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Kentucky Wesleyan College, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
phone 270-926-3111
address https://kwc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student activities programming board

Campus ministries

Pre professional

St jude up 'til dawn executive board

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Kentucky Wesleyan College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Kentucky Wesleyan College?

Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in Owensboro, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College? 

The acceptance rate for Kentucky Wesleyan College is 69%.

What’s the average GPA for Kentucky Wesleyan College?

The average high school GPA for Kentucky Wesleyan College students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Kentucky Wesleyan College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Kentucky Wesleyan College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $187,592.

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