# Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/kentucky-wesleyan-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 72% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,009 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,346 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 440–560 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 450–570 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 16–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $50,189 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $19,409 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,839 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,030 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,216 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $20,325 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,121 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 842 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 46% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,218 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 (FY2024) |

## What Kentucky Wesleyan College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 157076. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology