Kentucky Wesleyan College
Faith-based college · Owensboro, KY · 842 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
72%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
890–1130
ACT (middle 50%)
16–23
Average net price
$19,409
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$50,189
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
46%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Kentucky Wesleyan College?
Kentucky Wesleyan College accepts about 72 of every 100 applicants (72%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 890 and 1130 on the SAT. A score at or above 1130 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 890, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–23.
The latest federal data says Kentucky Wesleyan College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Kentucky Wesleyan College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Kentucky Wesleyan College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $50,189 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,409 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $36,030 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$36,030
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$36,030
- Room & board$12,210
- Total cost of attendance$50,189
- Average net price after grants$19,409
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology, Biology.
Kentucky Wesleyan College FAQ
- What is Kentucky Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?
- 72% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Kentucky Wesleyan College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 890–1130. Aim for 1130 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Kentucky Wesleyan College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–23.
- Is Kentucky Wesleyan College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Kentucky Wesleyan College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Kentucky Wesleyan College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Kentucky Wesleyan College cost?
- About $50,189 a year before aid; $19,409 on average after grants.
- What is Kentucky Wesleyan College's FAFSA school code?
- 001969. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Kentucky Wesleyan College receives your information.
- What is Kentucky Wesleyan College's graduation rate?
- 46% of students finish within six years.
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