Research.com
Kentucky Wesleyan College logo

Kentucky Wesleyan College

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

Represent this school?

Update this profile on Research.com

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 is the cost of studying for a year at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

Kentucky Wesleyan charges the same reported full-time undergraduate tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, that tuition figure was $33,180, with $1,493 in required fees. The reported annual room-and-board charge was $11,130.

  • Full-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $33,180.
  • Required undergraduate fees, 2024-25: $1,493.
  • Reported annual room and board: $11,130.
  • Reported part-time undergraduate tuition: $915 per credit hour.

Adding tuition, required fees, and the reported room-and-board charge produces $45,803, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate. Books, transportation, personal expenses, and any applicant-specific charges can increase the budget; commuters may have a different housing and food estimate. Students should use an aid offer and the college's cost-of-attendance budget for their own enrollment year rather than treat this illustration as a bill.

Grant aid can substantially change the amount a family pays. In the reported 2024-25 figures, the average net price was $13,701 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $22,888 for those above $110,000. Net price is a historical average after grant aid, not a quote for an applicant. The college reported financial aid participation among all students in the measured group, while 61% used student loans; a loan reduces what is due immediately but must ordinarily be repaid.

Eligible students may combine institutional scholarships with federal or state grants and, if needed, federal loans or qualifying military education benefits. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the usual starting point for need-based federal aid. Applicants should compare offers by separating grants from loans and checking whether each scholarship renews automatically or depends on GPA, enrollment, or another condition.

What are the work-study opportunities at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

Student employment can help Kentucky Wesleyan students meet expenses and gain experience, but it should be distinguished from grants and from internships. A campus job pays wages for hours worked; it does not normally reduce tuition in advance.

Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, is a need-based employment program rather than a guarantee of a job or of the full award amount. Students generally must find an eligible position and work the hours to receive the pay. Other campus jobs may have different funding and eligibility rules.

The college's reported career services include job listings, employer recruitment, job fairs, and help preparing résumés and interviews. Students seeking work should ask how positions are advertised, whether work-study eligibility is required for a particular opening, and how a job's hours fit alongside classes. Internship arrangements should be checked separately for academic credit, pay, and major requirements; the college does not report a universal internship requirement.

Kentucky Wesleyan College Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$35,770
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$35,770
Tuition
$34,510
Fees
$1,260
Room and board
$11,130

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$50,189
Tuition & fees
$35,770
Housing, food, books & other
$14,419

100% of undergraduates receive aid, $26,288 on average

Kentucky Wesleyan College Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$14,980
Off campus, not with family
$15,038
Off campus, with family
$3,125

Kentucky Wesleyan College Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$13,951
$30,001–48,000
$13,701
$48,001–75,000
$15,062
$75,001–110,000
$19,306
Over $110,000
$22,888

Kentucky Wesleyan College Room and Board Cost

Total dormitory capacity

499

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Kentucky Wesleyan College Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$26,288

All

$25,538

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
100%

Kentucky Wesleyan College Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
50%
Students with federal loans
61%
Median debt at completion
$23,250

Kentucky Wesleyan College Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$19,591

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.

Recently Published Articles