Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001969
- Phone: (502) 597-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
62.43%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,389Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Kentucky Wesleyan College (Wesleyan)
400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY
Kentucky Wesleyan College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Owensboro, KY and operated as a private institution. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. KWC, with only around 800 students enrolled, provides a low student to teacher ratio and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.
Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Security And Protective Services
- Psychology
- Education
- History
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores between 19 to 24 on the ACT or 1243 to 1543 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of admission. Approximately 50 percent of all students that applied were admitted at KWC, with 18 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at kwc.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $21,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,400 per year. Kentucky Wesleyan College may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The KWC Panthers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Kentucky Wesleyan College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Kentucky Wesleyan College has a total student population of about 830, where graduate students make up roughly 30% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $26,000-$32,000 per year
- For part-time students, charges are between $760-$910 per unit
- The average estimated cost for on campus dorms & meals is listed to be around $12,000, the cost includes nineteen meals each week
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $10,807 |
Receiving Student Loans | 75% | $5,678 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Kentucky Wesleyan College may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Wesleyan is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (371)
- Basketball (371)
- Track and Field (371)
- Football (371)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Kentucky Wesleyan College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
History
- History (B)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Graphic Design (B)
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Kentucky Wesleyan College.
- Brescia University in Bowling Green, KY (2 miles away)
- Oakland City University in Notre Dame, IN (43 miles away)
- Bellarmine University in Nicholasville, KY (83 miles away)
- Lindsey Wilson College in Lexington, KY (109 miles away)
- Fisk University in Fayetteville, TN (110 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001969
- Phone: (502) 597-6000
- School Homepage