Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY

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Tuition & Fees

$36,518

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
550
25th
430
75th
580
25th
320
75th
24
25th
9
75th
24
25th
11
75th
24
25th
12
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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

66%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,346
Declined 663
Total Received 2,009
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Enrollment

834

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1858, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in Business Administration, Education, and Nursing. It is located on a 52-acre campus in Owensboro, Kentucky—100 miles from Louisville.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 834
Established in 1858
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

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52-acre campus in Owensboro (population: 59,404), 120 miles from Louisville and Nashville. Major airport serves Louisville; smaller airport serves Evansville, IN (40 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Kentucky Wesleyan College
3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY
42301

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
55%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
550
25th
430
75th
580
25th
320
75th
24
25th
9
75th
24
25th
11
75th
24
25th
12

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

66%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,346
Declined 663
Total Received 2,009

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • 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

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$19,062

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,393
Housing & Food $11,526
Additional fees $3,125
Books & supplies $1,298
Total $49,342
Average Financial Aid - $19,062
Total with Avg. Aid $30,280
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Midwest Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
General Studies yes yes
Graphic Design yes
History, General yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Zoology/Animal Biology yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • 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-pharmacy

834

total students

71%

in-state

29%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

834
students

Female
50%
418

Male
50%
416

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

93%

776
students

Female
50%
391

Male
50%
385

7%

58
students

Female
47%
27

Male
53%
31

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Transfer Enrollment

75

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: late August

Spring: in mid-January

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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