Kentucky Wesleyan College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6245 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1726 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1639 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #2 of 2 | In Owensboro |
| #6579 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6599 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6696 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6778 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 887
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- kwc.edu
Kentucky Wesleyan College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Kentucky Wesleyan College has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 69% | 76% |
| Applicants | 2,113 | 1,158 | 940 |
| Admissions | 1,513 | 795 | 711 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 268 | 140 | 128 |
160 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
128 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 890
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kentucky Wesleyan College are 890-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
162 or 64%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Kentucky Wesleyan College are 16-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 516 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 134 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 124 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 49 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 27 (3%) |
| Asian | 22 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Kentucky Wesleyan College is $20,999 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,951 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,701 |
| $48-75K | $15,062 |
| $75-110K | $19,306 |
| $110K+ | $22,888 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,180 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,180 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,180 |
| Fee in-district | $1,493 |
| Fee in-state | $1,493 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,493 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 499 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,855 |
Kentucky Wesleyan College majors
Kentucky Wesleyan College has granted 148 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kentucky Wesleyan College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 26 | |
| Psychology, General | 19 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | |
| Graphic Design | 11 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 10 | |
| General Studies | 7 | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Accounting | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Legal Studies | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 7 | 148 |
Kentucky Wesleyan College has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 42% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kentucky Wesleyan College has published 118 scientific papers with 1,986 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Computer Science, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 9 |
| 1994 | 3 | 14 |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 |
| 1996 | 1 | 12 |
| 1997 | 0 | 11 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | 2 | 11 |
| 2000 | 0 | 18 |
| 2001 | 1 | 19 |
| 2002 | 1 | 15 |
| 2003 | 3 | 11 |
| 2004 | 2 | 23 |
| 2005 | 1 | 21 |
| 2006 | 1 | 27 |
| 2007 | 1 | 29 |
| 2008 | 1 | 30 |
| 2009 | 1 | 59 |
| 2010 | 1 | 47 |
| 2011 | 6 | 56 |
| 2012 | 3 | 55 |
| 2013 | 3 | 94 |
| 2014 | 5 | 64 |
| 2015 | 3 | 85 |
| 2016 | 3 | 71 |
| 2017 | 4 | 61 |
| 2018 | 4 | 75 |
| 2019 | 6 | 100 |
| 2020 | 5 | 134 |
| 2021 | 3 | 155 |
| 2022 | 5 | 138 |
| 2023 | 7 | 202 |
| 2024 | 1 | 120 |
| 2025 | 4 | 89 |
Notable alumni
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Mark Patton
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Mark Patton is an American interior designer and actor. Beginning his professional acting career in 1982, Patton is perhaps best known for his feature film roles as Joe Qualley in the dramatic film Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean and as Jesse Walsh in the 1985 horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, a role for which he is touted as the first "scream king" (male equivalent of scream queen) in modern cinema.
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Corey Crowder
- Enrolled in Kentucky Wesleyan College
- Studied in 1987-1991
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Jonathan Corey Crowder is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Stanley Forman Reed
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Stanley Forman Reed was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1938 to 1957. He also served as U.S. Solicitor General from 1935 to 1938.
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Cory Wade
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Cory Nathaniel Wade is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.
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Jody Richards
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Walter Demaree "Jody" Richards Jr. is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1976 until 2019. He is the longest serving Speaker of the House in the history of the Kentucky legislature, having served from 1995 to 2009, a total of 14 years. Richards represented Kentucky's 20th District.
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Joseph Jackson
- Occupations
- screenwriter
- Biography
-
Joseph Ashurst Jackson was an American screenwriter, playwright and publicist who was nominated for the now dead category of Best Story at the 4th Academy Awards. He was nominated alongside Lucien Hubbard. They were nominated for Smart Money.
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C. B. Embry
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Carlos Brogdon Embry Jr. was an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky Senate representing District 6 from January 1, 2015, until September 26, 2022, when he resigned due to cancer. He previously served in the Kentucky House of Representatives starting on January 1, 2003, and leaving office on January 1, 2015, to serve in the Kentucky Senate. Embry was a mayor of Beaver Dam, Kentucky from 1970 until 1973. Embry died three days after his resignation from the senate for health reasons at a hospice in Bowling Green, at the age of 81.
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Rube McCray
- Occupations
- basketball coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Ruben North McCray was the head football, men's basketball, and baseball coach at the College of William & Mary. He also served as their athletic director. Later in life he became a community leader in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, winning the state's top Civilian award for "outstanding service."
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Henry Kirby Taylor
- Biography
-
Henry Kirby Taylor was president of Kentucky Wesleyan College, Northwest Missouri State University and the University of Texas at Arlington.
General info
| Alternative names | Wesleyan KWC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1858 |
| Motto | Find Yourself |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 156 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3000 Frederica Street Owensboro, Kentucky, 42301 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 2709263111 |