Overview
Enrollment
Kentucky Wesleyan College, established in 1858, is located in Owensboro, Kentucky, along the Ohio River approximately 107 miles southwest of Louisville. The private Methodist-affiliated liberal arts institution occupies a 55-acre suburban campus characterized by modern classroom buildings and traditional red-brick residence halls. While the college maintains a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum, it is particularly known for its business administration, criminal justice, and education programs, along with its pre-professional tracks in health sciences. The campus provides traditional dormitory housing for students, with most first-year students required to live on campus. Kentucky Wesleyan competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Panthers, participating in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
Ratings
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Value
KWC is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 750/1130 |
| ACT | 12/24 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,298 |
| Other Fees | $1,493 |
| Room and Board | $11,526 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,125 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,342 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Business | 18% |
| Biology | 13% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157076 IPEDS survey data for Kentucky Wesleyan College.
Current students may use the Kentucky Wesleyan College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025