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Kentucky Wesleyan College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Kentucky

Kentucky Wesleyan College

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
71.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹32,56,904Out-of-state
Students
842Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

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

Admissions planning estimate

71.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 36.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 67%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 67% (1,346/2,009; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

72 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,009
Offered a place 1,346
Enrolled 243

18.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite890-1130
4001600
ACT composite16-23
136

What a year costs

₹44,92,392 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹32,56,904
  • Housing₹11,13,564
  • Books & supplies₹1,21,924
Sticker price ₹44,92,392
After aid (average) ₹16,09,149

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹32,56,904
Out-of-state ₹32,56,904

Average aid awarded: ₹17,90,532 a year.

Outcomes and support

52.6%
Retention
46.8%
Graduation

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 57.2%
African American 15.7%
Unknown 14%
Hispanic 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 1%
Native American 0.6%

3 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Leisure and Recreational Activitiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Zoology/Animal Biologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate71.6%
Total Applicants2009
Admitted Applicants1346
Enrolled Applicants243
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %890
SAT Composite 75th %1130
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹32,56,904
Out-of-State Tuition₹32,56,904
Average Housing Cost₹11,13,564
Books & Supplies₹1,21,924
Average Net Price₹16,09,149
Average Aid Awarded₹17,90,532

Student Body Diversity

African American15.68%
Asian2.61%
Hispanic3.09%
White57.24%
Multiracial0.95%
Native American0.59%
Pacific Islander0.00
International5.82%
Unknown Race14.01%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate46.8%
Retention Rate52.56%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates842

Contact

Street Address3000 Frederica St
ZIP Code42301
Phone(270) 926-3111
Websitehttps://kwc.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/