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Kentucky Wesleyan College

Private nonprofit, 4-year

3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301

(270) 926-3111

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Quick Facts

794

Total Enrollment

67%

Acceptance Rate

53%

Graduation Rate

$35,895

Median Earnings (6yr)

$33,393

In-State Tuition

$36,431

Avg Net Price

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1043

Avg SAT Score

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size Under 1,000
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Bachelor's

Location

Address 3000 Frederica Street
City Owensboro, KY
ZIP Code 42301
County Daviess County

Special Designations

Religious Affiliation

President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Thomas Mitzel (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Biology 14%
Business 14%
Psychology 11%
Education 10%
Visual/Performing Arts 9%
Health Professions 6%
Protective Services 6%
Liberal Arts 5%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: No

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 794

Student Demographics

Female 51%
Male 49%

Race/Ethnicity

White 63.6%
Black 14.7%
Hispanic 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More Races 1.5%
Non-Resident Alien 3.9%
Unknown 10.4%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 10.1%
Part-Time Students 2.8%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 430 490 550
SAT Math 320 520 580
ACT Composite 12 20 24

Tuition & Financial Aid

$33,393

In-State Tuition

$33,393

Out-of-State Tuition

$43,981

Total Cost of Attendance

$36,431

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 42%
Students with Federal Loans 52%
Students Receiving Any Aid 42%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $23,250
Median Total Debt $11,000
90th Percentile Debt $31,996
3-Year Repayment Rate 57%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $35,694
$30,001 - $48,000 $35,651
$48,001 - $75,000 $36,301
$75,001 - $110,000 $37,446
$110,001+ $37,533

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$35,895

6 Years After

$43,584

8 Years After

$46,747

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $22,835  |  75th percentile: $51,773

Earnings by Family Income Background

$30,882

Low Income

$36,575

Middle Income

$44,709

High Income

Student Outcomes

65%

Full-Time Retention

53%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$5,975

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$6,725

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (270) 926-3111

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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