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About Kentucky Wesleyan College

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Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts college in Owensboro, KY, known for its private liberal arts, small class sizes, and methodist affiliated. With an acceptance rate of 69%, Kentucky Wesleyan College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 220 students each year. Kentucky Wesleyan College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 980–1210, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Kentucky Wesleyan College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $17,910 per year; the sticker price of $44,308 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Kentucky Wesleyan College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

69%
Overall Accept Rate
1095
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 980 – 1210 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 17 – 23

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Kentucky Wesleyan College

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Demonstrated Interest
Kentucky Wesleyan is a small campus of around 900 students in Owensboro, so reaching out directly to an admissions counselor or scheduling a campus visit carries real weight. Call or email the admissions office to introduce yourself before you submit your application.
Test Score Strategy
Since Kentucky Wesleyan is test optional and your score is below the typical range for admitted students, skip submitting it and let your GPA, activities, and any essays carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Kentucky Wesleyan College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$14.0k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$13.7k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$15.1k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$19.3k
110k+~$44k/yr$22.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$36k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
695
Undergrad Enrollment
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