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Kentucky Wesleyan College

#969 in US ranking Owensboro, KY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$50,189
Tuition & fees
$35,770
Avg. aid
$26,288
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
890–1130
ACT range
16–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Median salary
$35,519
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

Homecoming is one of Kentucky Wesleyan's recurring campus traditions, bringing students and alumni together around activities and athletics. It can give current students a chance to see how graduates remain connected to the college.

Other reported events include K-Dub Idol, a student performance activity, and seasonal gatherings such as a Thanksgiving dinner and Lessons in Carols. Their dates, formats, and sponsors can change. Students interested in performing or participating should use the current campus calendar rather than assume that every past event follows the same schedule each year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

Kentucky Wesleyan offers college-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing. Residence-hall living is an option for students who want to be close to classes and campus activities, while other students commute.

Housing availability should not be mistaken for a guaranteed assignment or a universal first-year housing requirement. Applicants should check the current housing application, deadlines, eligibility rules, and room types before making plans. The college reports high-speed internet access in its housing units, but students with specific accessibility or accommodation needs should arrange a review of available spaces early.

Students considering a meal plan should compare its required or optional status, dining access, and cost with their likely schedule. A residential student's food needs may differ from those of a commuter, and housing and dining choices can materially change the personal cost estimate discussed in an aid offer.

Kentucky Wesleyan College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

42

Kentucky Wesleyan College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
46%
Campus size
52 acres

Kentucky Wesleyan College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Kentucky Wesleyan College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Library Learning Center

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Kentucky Wesleyan College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Kentucky Wesleyan College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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