Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts college located in Owensboro, KY. Founded in 1858, the college is affiliated with the The United Methodist Church. In 2007, the college was named to the “President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll,” due to its commitment to community service and fundraising efforts. Kentucky Wesleyan College offers a number of programs including biology, chemistry, art, education, business, mathematics, and more. The college also offers minors in Spanish, education, and sports management. Kentucky Wesleyan College has a vibrant student life, with numerous clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. The college is dedicated to helping students reach their educational goals and to preparing them for their future.
- Address: 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 00004-2301
- Phone: (270) 926-3111
- Website: https://kwc.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 887
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $28,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,298 |
| Room & Board | $10,000 |
| Other | $3,964 |
| Total Cost | $43,802 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 60%
- SAT Range: 910 – 1090
- ACT Range: 18 – 25
Majors
- Business/Commerce, General
- Zoology/Animal Biology
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Psychology, General
- Accounting
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 92%
- Part-time: 8%
Student Gender
- Male: 50%
- Female: 50%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 13%
- Hispanic / Latino: 3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 66%
- Two or More Races: 1%
- Unknown: 14%
- Non-resident Alien: 0%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 96%
- 25 and Over: 4%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 67%
- Out-of-State: 33%
- Unknown: 0%