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Kentucky Wesleyan College - Owensboro,Kentucky

64%

Acceptance Rate

$10,807

Avg.Financial Aid

001969

FAFSA Code

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Kentucky Wesleyan College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
United Methodist
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
https://kwc.edu/
Student Population Number of Students attending College
830
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Located in Owensboro, KY, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, United Methodist university. The foundation of Kentucky Wesleyan College was laid down in the year 1858. The motto of the Kentucky Wesleyan College is Find Yourself and its official colors are purple and white. Across all the courses offered at Kentucky Wesleyan College, the enrolment stands at 863. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of More than 88 percent of faculty have a Ph.D. or terminal degree faculty. At Kentucky Wesleyan College, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. Talking about gender distribution at KWC, around 49% of the students are females and 51% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 162 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Stanley Forman Reed (Lawyer), Cory Wade (Baseball player), Jody Richards (Teacher), and Phil Hoy (Pastor). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, KWC offers around 48 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). Kentucky Wesleyan College has around $36 million in endowment.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

2709263111

Fax:

2708523112

Address

3000 Frederica Street

Rankings

The ranking of a particular college helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. When it comes to the ranking of a college or any educational institution, the more information a student has, the better. The ranking of a college helps a student in many ways. It helps them overcome the confusion of which university/college is good for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student assesses their chosen college on various factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it is to be noted that Kentucky Wesleyan College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these two publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
64%
SAT Range
830 - 1173
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
ACT Range
19 - 26
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
None

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Kentucky Wesleyan College. It is a non-refundable amount. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1000-1198, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Kentucky Wesleyan College, must score 23 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 20 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, or call (270) 926-3111.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$26,422
Average Annual Cost
$25,260

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$40,862
Other Fees
$900
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$9,764
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,640

Total One Year Cost

$40,862

Before applying to KWC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $42,355. The average annual tuition cost ($27,200), books and supplies ($1,298), room and boarding ($10,217), and budget for other expenses ($3,640) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

69%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

49%

Male Professors

51%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

830

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

43%

Full-time / Part-time

91% / 9%

Students Gender

Male

51%

US National: 44%

Female

49%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

66%

Unknown

16%

Black

12%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

30%

Out Of State

69%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$52,095 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 69% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

69%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Panthers

School Colors

purple and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

213

Total Female Athletes

111

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by KWC. At KWC, $10,217 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Several dining and meal plan options are available for the students at KWC. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 51% male and 49% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$29,000/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$36,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$25,000 - $26,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$259 - $270

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,807

Students Receiving Federal Grants

79%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,658

Students Receiving State Aid

70%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,531

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,764

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$13,015

$30K - $48K

$12,082

$48K - $75K

$12,706

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at KWC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College is around $14,705 and the federal grant is $3,862. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,860, while the institutional aid is $14,705.

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