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Kentucky Wesleyan College

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Location: Kentucky Wesleyan College

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Owensboro, Kentucky 42301

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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Mascot

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Type

Private college

Division

Division II

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (28)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

65%

Below Average

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

10 Years$46,747

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Kentucky Wesleyan College in Millersburg, active from 1858 to 1890 Kentucky Wesleyan College was founded in 1858 by the Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
•Classes began in 1866 and the first commencement took place in 1868.
•In 1890, the school was moved to Winchester and soon after, women began to be admitted for the first time.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from KY state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K

111 mi(192 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

149 mi(258 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

178 mi(309 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNA Nashville114 mi

IND Indianapolis143 mi

CVG Cincinnati160 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA906 mi · ~26h 10m drive

New York, NY730 mi · ~21h 5m drive

Hartford, CT815 mi · ~23h 33m drive

Providence, RI879 mi · ~25h 24m drive

Albany, NY781 mi · ~22h 34m drive

Syracuse, NY683 mi · ~19h 44m drive

Rochester, NY624 mi · ~18h 2m drive

Buffalo, NY561 mi · ~16h 12m drive

Philadelphia, PA661 mi · ~19h 6m drive

Pittsburgh, PA425 mi · ~12h 17m drive

Harrisburg, PA576 mi · ~16h 38m drive

Newark, NJ722 mi · ~20h 51m drive

Washington, DC552 mi · ~15h 57m drive

Baltimore, MD578 mi · ~16h 42m drive

Atlanta, GA316 mi · ~9h 8m drive

Charlotte, NC390 mi · ~11h 16m drive

Raleigh, NC489 mi · ~14h 8m drive

Miami, FL922 mi · ~26h 38m drive

Orlando, FL717 mi · ~20h 43m drive

Tampa, FL729 mi · ~21h 4m drive

Nashville, TN111 mi · ~3h 12m drive

New Orleans, LA564 mi · ~16h 18m drive

Richmond, VA530 mi · ~15h 19m drive

Chicago, IL287 mi · ~8h 17m drive

Detroit, MI383 mi · ~11h 4m drive

Minneapolis, MN592 mi · ~17h 6m drive

St. Louis, MO178 mi · ~5h 9m drive

Kansas City, MO414 mi · ~11h 58m drive

Indianapolis, IN149 mi · ~4h 18m drive

Columbus, OH269 mi · ~7h 46m drive

Cleveland, OH388 mi · ~11h 13m drive

Milwaukee, WI368 mi · ~10h 38m drive

Dallas, TX644 mi · ~18h 36m drive

Houston, TX727 mi · ~21h drive

Austin, TX797 mi · ~23h 1m drive

San Antonio, TX870 mi · ~25h 8m drive

Los Angeles, CA1752 mi · ~50h 37m drive

San Francisco, CA1917 mi · ~55h 23m drive

San Diego, CA1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive

Seattle, WA1894 mi · ~54h 43m drive

Portland, OR1896 mi · ~54h 46m drive

Denver, CO971 mi · ~28h 3m drive

Phoenix, AZ1429 mi · ~41h 17m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1337 mi · ~38h 37m drive

Honolulu, HI4302 mi · ~124h 17m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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