Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Kentucky Wesleyan College reported a 67.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Owensboro, KY, with an SAT reference of 1020 and an ACT reference of 20. The historical average net price is $17,131 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

67.0%

2,009 applicants

SAT reference

1020

Combined score

ACT reference

20

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$17,131

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Kentucky Wesleyan College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)75010201130
ACT (composite, 1–36)122024

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

49.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

52.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

842

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Kentucky Wesleyan College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$13,951
$30,001 – $48,000$13,701
$48,001 – $75,000$15,062
$75,001 – $110,000$19,306
$110,000+$22,888

Top Majors at Kentucky Wesleyan College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing28
Parks, Recreation & Fitness20
Visual & Performing Arts20
Psychology19
Biological & Biomedical Sciences11
Education10
Health Professions10
Communication & Journalism8
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice8
History6

Financial Aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Official website: https://kwc.edu/

Admissions: https://kwc.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Kentucky Wesleyan College

What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

Kentucky Wesleyan College reported a 67% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,009. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Kentucky Wesleyan College?

The historical 67% acceptance rate suggests Kentucky Wesleyan College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

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

The imported historical records for Kentucky Wesleyan College include an SAT reference value of 1020 and an ACT reference value of 20. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Kentucky Wesleyan College?

The stored historical average net price at Kentucky Wesleyan College is $17,131 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $22,561 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Kentucky Wesleyan College is 49%. its stored first-year retention rate is 53%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Kentucky Wesleyan College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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