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Tuition

$21,640

$21,640

not including room and board

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Very Selective

21%

acceptance rate

Accepted 193
Declined + 717
Total Received 910
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Private (nonprofit)

678

undergraduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

51%

49%

male

female

1  :  12

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
11%
500-599
25%
400-499
31%
300-399
25%
200-299
4%
700-800
4%
600-699
21%
500-599
29%
400-499
28%
300-399
18%
200-299
0
700-800
4%
600-699
14%
500-599
14%
400-499
43%
300-399
21%
200-299
4%
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
26%
18-23
56%
12-17
15%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
9%
24-29
23%
18-23
47%
12-17
20%
6-11
1%
Below 6
0
30-36
3%
24-29
26%
18-23
49%
12-17
22%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Business
  3. Biology
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School Facts

Kentucky Wesleyan, founded in 1858, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 52-acre campus is located in Owensboro, 100 miles from Louisville.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 678
Established in 1858
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Methodist
Accredited by NLN (National League for Nursing)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 1369
ACT 1518

Right Now

Owensboro, KY

52-acre campus in Owensboro (population: 57,605), 120 miles from Nashville and Louisville. Major airport serves Louisville; smaller airport serves Evansville, IN (40 miles).

Kentucky Wesleyan College
3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
50%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
72%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
3 fraternities 8% of male students
 
2 sororities 11% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
20%
Top 1/4
44%
Top 1/2
68%
Bottom 1/2
32%
Bottom 1/4
10%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
11%
500-599
25%
400-499
31%
300-399
25%
200-299
4%
700-800
4%
600-699
21%
500-599
29%
400-499
28%
300-399
18%
200-299
0
700-800
4%
600-699
14%
500-599
14%
400-499
43%
300-399
21%
200-299
4%
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
26%
18-23
56%
12-17
15%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
9%
24-29
23%
18-23
47%
12-17
20%
6-11
1%
Below 6
0
30-36
3%
24-29
26%
18-23
49%
12-17
22%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Important

Extracurricular activities
Interview
Secondary school record

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Essay
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Very Selective

21%

acceptance rate

Accepted 193
Declined + 717
Total Received 910

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Admissions Contact

Rashad Smith
Director of Admissions
P: 800 999-0592
F: 270 852-3133
admissions@kwc.edu

Cost

Tuition $19,640
Additional fees 600
Books & supplies 1,400
Total $21,640
Average Financial Aid - 15,970
Total with Avg. Aid $5,670

Financial Aid

69%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$15,970

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,600,823
State $1,578,914
Institutional $4,661,516
Other external $438,033
Total $8,279,286

Non-need-based

Federal $20,744
State $132,953
Institutional $1,125,835
Other external $124,406
Total $1,403,938

Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
March 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 999-0592
F: 270 852-3133
finaid@kwc.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Samantha Hays
Director of Financial Aid
shays@kwc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Lakes Valley Conference (Division II)
Mascot
Panthers
School colors
purple and white

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Athletics Right Now

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

David Williams (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art Studies
Art Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Arts
Computer Information Systems
Corporate Communications
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Education/Elementary
Education/Middle Grades
Education/Secondary
English Language/Literature
Environmental Science
Fine Arts/Art Studies
General Studies
Health
History
Human Services
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music Merchandising/Management
Music Performance
Music Teacher Education
Philosophy/Religious Studies
Physical Education/Teaching/Coaching
Physics
Political Science/Government
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Veterinary
Psychology
Religion/Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language/Literature
Sports/Fitness Administration/Management
Theatre
Zoology/Animal Biology

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Business
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

678

total students

72%

28%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

100%

678
students

Female
49%
333

Male
51%
345

Graduate

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

94%

641
students

Female
50%
315

Male
50%
326

undergraduatePart-time

6%

37
students

Female
49%
18

Male
51%
19

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
73%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown

Transfer Admissions

39%

Transfer applicants accepted

75%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 5
Countries most often represented Australia
Canada
China
England
Ireland
Scotland
Special services offered for international applicants English lab

International Student Contact

Rashad Smith
Director of Admissions
270 852-3120
rsmith@kwc.edu

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