About Kentucky Wesleyan College

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 Rate57%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range870-1140
ACT Range18-24

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”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“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”
0%
“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”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    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?

8 Students rated Kentucky Wesleyan College

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.

Kentucky Wesleyan College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Kentucky Wesleyan College is 57%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. 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.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are smart and creative.

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  4. 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

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Men's Basketball and having small classroom size. A lot of people come here for a more community oriented education.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The education here is really good and there are teachers who really help and care about you.

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  7. 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!

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    KWC is a small, liberal arts college, that is methodist affilated

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That it was going to be this awesome!

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    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.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Finding out how much you have to pay out of pocket

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  12. 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.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    KWC offers really small class sizes and easy access to one on one advising with professors.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

51%

female

49%

male

785

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

25%

Out-Of-State

74%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

48

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

2

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

68%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
15%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
76%

TUITION & AID

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. While 81% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$24,050

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$8,480

Room and Board

33,930

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$10,213
$30 - $48K
$10,555
$48 - $75K
$12,152
$75 - $110K
$14,296
$110K & UP
$14,314

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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