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Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Kentucky Wesleyan College campus
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Admission rate
72%
Accessible
Average net price
$19,409
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings
$52,218
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit college in Owensboro, KY with 842 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1044 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,409 per year ($17,839 for families earning under $30,000). 46% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,218 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
72%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,009
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,346
Fall 2023
Yield
18%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing440–560
200800
SAT Math450–570
200800
ACT Composite16–23
136

What Kentucky Wesleyan College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$50,189
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$36,030

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$17,839
  • $30–48k$17,030
  • $48–75k$13,216
  • $75–110k$20,325
  • $110k+$27,121

Get a personal estimate with Kentucky Wesleyan College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46%
Freshman retention
53%
Median earnings
$52,218
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,250
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
842
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Receive Pell grants
54%
  • White57%
  • Hispanic3%
  • Black16%
  • Asian3%

Kentucky Wesleyan College FAQ

What is Kentucky Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?+

Kentucky Wesleyan College admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Kentucky Wesleyan College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 440–560 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1044.

What ACT score do you need for Kentucky Wesleyan College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–23.

Is Kentucky Wesleyan College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Kentucky Wesleyan College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,009 students applied to Kentucky Wesleyan College and 1,346 were admitted; 243 enrolled.

Does Kentucky Wesleyan College consider legacy status?+

No. Kentucky Wesleyan College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Kentucky Wesleyan College require an essay?+

Kentucky Wesleyan College reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Kentucky Wesleyan College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $50,189 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,409.

What is Kentucky Wesleyan College's graduation rate?+

46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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