Kentucky Wesleyan College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - Very GoodSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Kentucky Wesleyan College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 815 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1858 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Kentucky Wesleyan College will give you the opportunity to get an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
30
Kentucky Wesleyan College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 30 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Biology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Kentucky Wesleyan College student retention rate is low at 57% (way below Kentucky average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
57%
Bad
The graduation rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College is low: 40%.

Student to faculty ratio at Kentucky Wesleyan College is pretty good - 12:1. Learn more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $30,100 annually. The additional fees at Kentucky Wesleyan College (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,300; this comes to a total of $31,400 annually.

Read the details about Kentucky Wesleyan College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
69%
Doable
According to government data, 1,434 applications were submitted and 983 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Kentucky Wesleyan College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,100
Low
Kentucky Wesleyan College offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Kentucky Wesleyan College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Kentucky Wesleyan College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 500 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - nearly $3,100 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Kentucky Wesleyan College appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Kentucky Wesleyan College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Kentucky Wesleyan College
3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, Kentucky
42301, USA
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