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Kentucky Wesleyan College
Most applicants get into Kentucky Wesleyan College — 71.6% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Kentucky Wesleyan College sits in Owensboro proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business/Commerce, General, where graduates median $64,396 four years out. Faculty pay averages $76,236 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 842 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 52.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 750 and 1130 — below the KY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Kentucky Wesleyan College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 750–1130 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Kentucky Wesleyan College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 430 | 490 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 320 | 520 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 12 | 20 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Kentucky Wesleyan College received 2,009 applications and admitted 1,346 (67%), with 243 enrolling.
How Kentucky Wesleyan College compares
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Kentucky median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71.6% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,673 | $26,625 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,747 | $45,036 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Kentucky Wesleyan College student earns $46,747 — 4% above the Kentucky median of $45,036 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Kentucky Wesleyan College lists tuition at $34,673 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Kentucky Wesleyan College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $34,673 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 842 undergraduates, Kentucky Wesleyan College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
46.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 53% don't — ask a Kentucky Wesleyan College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Kentucky Wesleyan College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $64,396 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,867 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,948 |
Median earnings for these 3 Kentucky Wesleyan College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,747 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Kentucky Wesleyan College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Kentucky Wesleyan College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 750–1130 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 71.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Kentucky Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?
67% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,346 admitted from 2,009 applicants.
How much does Kentucky Wesleyan College cost?
At Kentucky Wesleyan College, published tuition is $34,673 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Kentucky Wesleyan College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Kentucky Wesleyan College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,747 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- Kentucky Christian University — 60.9% admitted
- University of Louisville — 79.4% admitted
- Morehead State University — 77.2% admitted
- Northern Kentucky University — 67.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.