Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY, USA
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. KWC provides a career-oriented liberal arts curriculum and admissions are rated as “selective.” Business, communications, and kinesiology and exercise science are the most popular majors. KWC offers a three-year degree program for students wishing to enter the workforce early or go on to graduate studies.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
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Not for Profit
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United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
62%
Out-Of-State Students
29%
73%
Submitting ACT
11%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1141
0
1600
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
811
Total Number of Undergrads
811
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
78%
20-39 Students
20%
40-99 Students
1%
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
45%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$31,300
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Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$31,300
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$11,175
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Books and Supplies |
$1298
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,662
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,707
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,286
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
74%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,281
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$231
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
53%
US National: 44%
47%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
42
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Owensboro
Louisville
Evansville
Lexington
Nashville
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,700
What Students Are Saying
This is a wonderful school with caring staff and located in a nice city. Fees include membership to the healthpark at the local hospital which has excellent facilities.
T from KY
it is a beautiful place. very chill. MLIB.
Ricky from Beaver Dam, KY
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Kentucky Wesleyan College