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Kentucky Wesleyan College

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Owensboro, Kentucky 42301

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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
Find Yourself
Mascot
Panthers
Type
Private college
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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67%Acceptance
1043SAT Avg
794Students
13:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$46,747Earnings 10yr
$36,431Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Kentucky Wesleyan College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1043

Reading & WritingMid: 508
430550
MathMid: 523
320580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1224

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1043

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$36,431

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (28)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

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)

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