Known for business — close-knit campus
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private institution in Owensboro with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1043, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 794 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,747 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,431.
Established
1858
Motto
Find Yourself
Mascot
Panthers
Type
Private college
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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67%Acceptance
1043SAT Avg
794Students
13:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$46,747Earnings 10yr
$36,431Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate67.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1043
Reading & WritingMid: 508
430550
MathMid: 523
320580
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 22
1224
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$33,393
Room & Board$11,526
Books & Supplies$1,298
Total Cost of Attendance$43,981
Average Net Price$36,431
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$35,694
$30–48K$35,651
$48–75K$36,301
$75–110K$37,446
$110K+$37,533
Programs (28)
Student Body
Undergrads
794
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%
Race & Ethnicity
White 64%
Black 15%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate52.6%
Freshman Retention64.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$35,895
8 Years$43,584
10 Years$46,747
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$39,800
Men
$43,400
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia