School Information

53.4
Total Enrollment 876
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Kentucky Wesleyan College

http://www.kwc.edu
3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301
(270) 926-3111

Kentucky Wesleyan College is committed to equal opportunity for all academically qualified students, and does not discriminate based on disability. The mission and goals of KWC's Office of Disability Services is to coordinate services that ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to take full advantage of this college's educational, social, and cultural opportunities.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Kentucky Wesleyan College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 98.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,683), and 67% receive loans ($5,427 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,440. Off campus it is around $7,948.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Kentucky Wesleyan College is $11,228 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,542 people applied to Kentucky Wesleyan College. Of the applicants, 65.0% were admitted (62.0% male & 68.0% female ) and 23.0% accepted (24.0% male and 22.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     80.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     63.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     15.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     32.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     52.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline August 26
Admissions Office Phone 800-999-0592
Admissions Office Email Admitme@kwc.edu
Admissions Office Address 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.kentuckywesleyan.net/admission/transfer_guide.as
Admissions Website http://www.kentuckywesleyan.net/admission/index.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.kwc.edu/admission/apply.aspx

In order to be accepted to Kentucky Wesleyan College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Kentucky Wesleyan College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 520
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 390
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 490
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Kentucky Wesleyan College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 14
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
Zoology/Animal Biology 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 28
Accounting 3
Business/Commerce, General 23
Business/Corporate Communications 2
Communication, journalism, and related programs 8
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Computer Science 0
Education 18
Art Teacher Education 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 9
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
English language and literature/letters 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
History 8
History, General 8
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 13
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 5
Chemistry, General 5
Physics, General 0
Psychology 10
Psychology, General 10
Public administration and social service professions 0
Human Services, General 0
Public Administration 0
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 0
Security and protective services 12
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 12
Social sciences 6
Political Science and Government, General 4
Sociology 2
Visual and performing arts 4
Art/Art Studies, General 1
Design and Visual Communications, General 1
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1
Graphic Design 1
Music Management and Merchandising 0
Music, General 0
 
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