Founded in 1858, Kentucky Wesleyan College. is a Private college. Located in Kentucky, which is a city setting in Kentucky, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 785 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The Kentucky Wesleyan College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 42 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Kentucky Wesleyan College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
57%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
870-1140
ACT Range
18-24
Admissions at KWC are considered Selective, with ,6% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
68% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 44% were in the top quarter, and 20% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Kentucky Wesleyan College.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
75%
“We know about current events and vote”
25%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
63%
“Sometimes, but not often”
38%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
63%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
100%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
75%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
75%
“We know about current events and vote”
25%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
63%
“Sometimes, but not often”
38%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
63%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
100%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
21 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
17 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
22 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
24 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
24 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
24 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
24 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
24 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
Kentucky Wesleyan College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Kentucky Wesleyan College?
9 Students rated Kentucky Wesleyan College
Lillian
12/20/2024
its a great college, its on the smaller side but the facility and staff are very nice and super involved, there is always something going on throughout the day to have everyone involved if they want. classes are smaller in size but i like that. the food, people, and classes are great your professors do know you and its not hard to make friends if you just put a little effort in.
Brennan
04/01/2020
When I first got on campus the first thing I noticed was the beautiful trees right on campus. As coach McCabe took me around campus and around town he showed me what there is to see in Owensboro and the town is amazing. I loved the campus and all the professors I met. I hope that I will wrestle for the KWC panthers.
Jose
11/13/2018
Kentucky Wesleyan college is a small college. The campus is relatively small compared to other colleges or universities in Kentucky. The class sizes rarely grow to be larger than twenty-five students, however, there are exceptions. This facilitates instruction, because professors are better able to leture and connect with students in one on one teachings or tutoring sessions during office hours. Like any college or university you will find that it is the most diverse place compared to the surrounding urban areas. Overall, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a good college with lots to offer if you know where to look.
Adan
10/06/2018
The college is really lives in the grace of God. There is a chapel service every week on Wednesday at 12:12pm, and community project. The most recent one was build a bed project where we build beds for children in the community who don't have beds to sleep in.
Kevin
10/05/2018
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private post-secondary college that strives to endure a higher value in their school system. The president, Barton Darrell, greets and knows everyone's name, he's a great embodiment of what the the school is. There's a variety of opportunities in this college, whether that's sports, clubs, or events that take place on and out of campus. For example, the college was able to take a few students to Holiday World for free. The most valuable aspect of this college is the amount of love and support the faculty have for the students. They truly believe in us, and I have seen that help others and myself become better students. I love my school.
Madisyn
09/26/2018
I like my school. I feel safe and comfortable there. Most of the professors and great and very helpful but a couple are aloof, hard to contact and not really interested in helping students. One residence hall was recently upgraded but the others are in serious need of getting the same. I like most of the other students I am in contact with daily. There are lots of fun things to do to keep us busy. My biggest gripe is that I am an athlete and often miss class and tests due to traveling. My hardest class has a professor who will not work with me to get these made up. I have to take tests without a chance to study or review due to my busy schedule and traveling to other states for games. I do wish he would be more accomodating and at least give me a study guide so I can pass the tests. I like that the school is within an hour's drive to home and I can go home quickly or for a day on short notice. The campus is continually being remodeled, upgraded and improved which is good. Everyone is pretty nice here for the most part. Of course we do have our share of "party people" who infringe on other students lives. It would be great if these people were more "contained" and not allowed to crash or trash the rest of the students dorms. I think the school is pretty, well located and we get lots of really nice perks for just being a student here (like a free membeship to the local YMCA). They have a lot going for them and the environment is good for the most part. For a small school you probably cannot find a better place to attend. With the exception of a couple of professors, who don't seem to know how to teach so students can actually learn or co-operate to give us athletes a fighting chance to make up tests (review sheets would be nice as it is impossible to read his writing) for our hard classes. I feel like I have really grown since I have been here. Every college has its good points and bad points and KWC is awesome with its good points. I really did not want to go to this school but being given a scholarship to play sports was the selling point for my family. We are poor and my dad struggles every day trying to make ends meet. My parents are divorced (mom has been married twice since their divorce and is working on landing a 3rd husband). My mom does not help me in any way except to give advice and control everyone's life. Her controlling, self-centered personality is a major stress for me and my siblings. She has never and will never contibute in any monetary way to help us kids. Right now it is more tolerable as she is chasing a new guy to reel in for her next husband to gain HIS paycheck. There fore she has less time trying to run my life and my brother's life. I am continually seeking new scholarships to help me with my college debts but so far I've had no luck. Thanks to the athletic scholarship it will ease the pain of having to repay these students loans. I am the first one in my family to go to college. I am a sophomore at KWC. I woiuld most definitely recommend this college for students who want to feel comfortable and at home away from home. The perks far outweigh the downside of a small college.
Emily
12/08/2017
This college is very strong in its academics. Classes are engaging and challenging intellectually. The professors are available and very helpful and supportive.
The staff cares about you and want to help you succeed.
However, the are many clicks, and it is very hard to fit in if you do not fit in one of these.
Melanie
08/02/2017
It is a very nice and welcoming campus, the professors are very caring and will help you and will reach out to you if they see you are struggling; and everyone is very friendly. The class sizes are the perfect size, the student to teacher ratio is one to eleven. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a very great zoology program, with externship/internship opportunities. Kentucky Wesleyan College offers many extracurricular activities and if there is not one that interests you, you can create one. Kentucky Wesleyan College's president is absolutely awesome and amazing, he really cares about the students success and wants to see you do well. He also knows all the students on campus and if he does not he will want to get to know you, and he is very supportive too. I absolutely love this college it is the perfect fit for me! I would very much recommend this college for students looking to further there education, especially in the animal field.
Dakota
01/12/2017
It's a great school for people who want a small school where you know all your professors but still get a great education. Despite the small size you still get the college experience. Kentucky Wesleyan is a great place to feel safe and be yourself. This campus despite its size does everything it can for it's students, even if they have to go out of their way.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Kentucky Wesleyan College is 57%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I would tell myself that the world is in my hands; to remember that I am responsible for my own destiny and that I am capable of accomplishing all the things I hope to. I have been out of High school for eight years this year, and in those years I have gone through many life changes and acquired much wisdom. One particular piece of wisdom that has changed my outlook on the world, and its obstacles, is a quote by Randy Pausch.
"The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something."
That single piece of wisdom changed my life, and helped me find my way back to the course, that is currently leading me towards the future I want and deserve. It is this piece of advice that I would give to myself; I feel that remembering this, alone, would give me the ability keep going - especially when things gone tough; to climb those brick walls and remember the bounty that waits on the other side, is only there for those willing to work for it.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
It is pretty expensive to attend and the don't give enough money to the athletic department. Athletes make up a huge portion of the student body, but the coaches aren't given enough money to distribute in scholarships
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I absolutely love the size of the campus. The campus is small enough to where students are able to have one-on-one time with their professors and feel like a part of the class. I also love how both the faculty and students are so friendly. Everyone seems very sociable and "close"-which is awesome!
Someone that is looking to better themselves in their field of interest. Kentucky Wesleyan is a great college for Pre Med students especially. It is a great transfer into graduate school.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Someone who comes to college for the social aspect with less concern for academics should not attend Kentucky Wesleyan. Kentucky Welseyan has a strong family environment. Because it is such a small school everyone knows everyone. If you are a private person you should not attend this school. If someone plans to party a lot and spend the least time as possible focusing on school should choose another school. KWC is very academically driven and creates hardworking and dedicated graduates.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Kentucky Wesleyan College receive some sort of financial aid.
50% were awarded federal grants.81%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
