Wesleyan Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 71.60%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1020. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $34,673
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Wesleyan:
- Total Enrollment: 887, including 128 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 49.8% men, 50.2% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 30%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 53%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 31 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 7 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's.
Wesleyan Overview
Kentucky Wesleyan College (Wesleyan) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Owensboro, KY. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Wesleyan's tuition & fees is $34,673 for the academic year 2024-2025. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,288.
The school has a total enrollment of 887 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Wesleyan's acceptance rate is 71.60% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.71%. The median SAT score is 1020 and the ACT score is 20.
Kentucky Wesleyan College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Kentucky Wesleyan College is $34,673.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,002 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Kentucky Wesleyan College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Wesleyan
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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