Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KYPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Less Selective • 72% Acceptance

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72%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$17,131

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

842

Students

Small campus body

$35,895

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Owensboro, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 842 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

842 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

72% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading440 - 560

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math450 - 570

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 23

1typical 50% range36

72%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees

Biological Sciences7% of degrees

Health Sciences6% of degrees

Social Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business/Commerce, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $64,396

Earnings 5yr: $47,412

Debt: $25,000

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $52,867

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,948

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,000

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Design and Applied Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $26,000

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Leisure and Recreational Activities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Music.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$17,131

In-State Tuition$34,673

Out-of-State Tuition$34,673

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

50%

Pell Grants

61%

Take Loans

57%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$35,895

+30% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$46,747

Completion Signals

47%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

53%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$119/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

50%

Men

50%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

38%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$59,683

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Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KYPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Less Selective • 72% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

72%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$17,131

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

842

Students

Small campus body

$35,895

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

842 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

72% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading440 - 560

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math450 - 570

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 23

1typical 50% range36

72%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees

Biological Sciences7% of degrees

Health Sciences6% of degrees

Social Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business/Commerce, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $64,396

Earnings 5yr: $47,412

Debt: $25,000

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $52,867

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,948

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,000

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Design and Applied Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $26,000

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Leisure and Recreational Activities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Music.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$17,131

In-State Tuition$34,673

Out-of-State Tuition$34,673

Financial Assistance & Support

50%

Pell Grants

61%

Take Loans

57%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$35,895

+30% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$46,747

Completion Signals

47%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

53%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$119/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

50%

Men

50%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

38%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$59,683

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