Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, Kentucky

Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Bachelor's degree

Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) is a private Methodist college in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Fall 2018 enrollment was 830 students.

Rankings: #171 (Washington Monthly)▼
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #171 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1299 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Tuition — In-State: $33,393▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $49,342
Room & Board: $11,526
Books & Supplies: $1,298
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,561
Pell Grant Recipients: 43%
Tuition — Out-of-State: $33,393▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $49,342
Room & Board: $11,526
Books & Supplies: $1,298
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,561
Pell Grant Recipients: 43%
Gas: ⛽ $4.09 / gal
Test Scores: SAT 750–1130▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 750–1130
SAT ERW: 430–550
SAT Math: 320–580
ACT Composite: 12–24
Admit Rate: 67%
Total Enrollment: 839
Undergrad: 839
Graduate: 0
Student-Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Retention Rate: 65%
Graduation Rate: 53%
Official Portal: Visit University Site ↗

3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky, 42301