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    Information Summary

    Ranks 2926th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringBachelor's degree
    Full-time Enrollment717
    Total Enrollment755
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredNo
    Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
    Graduate Application FeeN/A
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences

    UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
    Size & SettingVery small four-year, primarily residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Kentucky Wesleyan College?

    Ranks 1284th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $13,200 $13,200 $13,200
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $400 $400 $400
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $400 $400 $400
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $22,200 $22,200 $22,200
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $19,510 $19,510 $19,510
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $16,450 $16,450 $16,450

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $12,635 trend  $13,200 $12,635 trend  $13,200 $12,635 trend  $13,200
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,250 trend  $1,250
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,450 trend  $5,750
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,000 trend  $2,000
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $3,060 trend  $3,060
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,000 trend  $2,000
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,000 trend  $2,000

    Admission Details

    Applicants 1,643 (846 male / 797 female)
    Admitted 1,277 (616 male / 661 female)
    Admission rate 78%
    First-time Enrollment 327 (200 male / 127 female)
    FT Enrollment 326 (199 male / 127 female)
    PT Enrollment 1 (1 male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Kentucky Wesleyan College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Great Lakes Valley Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Great Lakes Valley Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Great Lakes Valley Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Kentucky Wesleyan College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 793rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 95%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 24
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 24
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 1055th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 9%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 540
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 530
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 860 / 1070

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity520
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$2,600
    Board Fee$3,150

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Kentucky Wesleyan College ranks 3191st for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,973 76 pie   36%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,601 175 pie   83%
    Institutional Grant Aid $6,724 210 pie   100%
    Student Loan Aid $3,146 122 pie   58%
    Any financial aid type   210 pie   100%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    347
    Black Non-Hispanic
    571572
    Hispanic
    9918
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    112
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    N/A33
    White Non-Hispanic
    289312601
    Race Unknown
    272552
    Total 386 369 755

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Kentucky Wesleyan College?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 1 1
    Art Teacher Education 3 3
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 1
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3 3
    Business/Commerce, General 1 1 12 1 15
    Business/Corporate Communications
    Chemistry, General 1 6 7
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 11 12
    Computer Science 1 1
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 2
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 1 13 15
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 4 5
    English Language and Literature, General 3 3
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1 1 2
    History, General 6 6
    Human Services, General 1 1
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 5 5
    Mathematics, General 1 1
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 1 2
    Music, General
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 2 2
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5 5
    Physics, General 1 1
    Political Science and Government, General 4 1 5
    Psychology, General 10 1 11
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
    Sociology
    Spanish Language and Literature 1 1
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2 2
    Zoology/Animal Biology
    Total 2 2 2 2 100 4 112

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Kentucky Wesleyan College ranks 2520th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $43,161 ($43,684 male / $41,708 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 34 (25 male / 9 female)
    Total Benefits $522,468

    Kentucky Wesleyan College Summary

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    Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private Methodist college in Owensboro, Kentucky. Athletically, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a NCAA Division II school, nicknamed the Panthers, that is part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Kentucky Wesleyan College was founded in 1858 by the Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Kentucky Wesleyan is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference and frequently represents that conference in the Elite Eight. Kentucky Wesleyan currenty has men’s teams competing in baseball, basketball, football, golf, cross country and soccer, and women’s teams competing in basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, cross country and volleyball.

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    Kentucky Wesleyan College Academics

    There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Kentucky Wesleyan College is unique in its study options. Specifically, the university has a Double Major, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Kentucky Wesleyan College.

    Social Sciences:
    Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Spanish
    Popular majors:
    twenty-one percent business per marketing, fifteen percent communications per journalism, fourteen percent education, nine percent security and protective services, seven percent english, six percent biology, five percent computer and information sciences, five percent social sciences
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Fine/Studio Arts
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physics
    Public Administration and Service:
    Human Services
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Sport/Fitness Administration
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education
    History:
    History – General
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Religion/Religious Studies
    English Language and Literature:
    English, English Language & Literature – General
    Computer Science:
    Computer/Information Sciences – General
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology, Zoology
    Security and Protective Services:
    Criminal Justice Studies
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General

    Again, for international students, the application fee is 50. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $390 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 2nd of August. Other additional expenses amounted to $2,200 Costs per credit hour $390 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid. In contrast, for non-international students, tutition fees are $13,115 Room & Board (on-campus) $5,600 Additional estimated expenses $2,200 Costs per credit hour $390 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid.

    Kentucky Wesleyan College Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 77%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For one thing, there were two hundred and seven total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and twenty-one total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school did not report their application fee.

    The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score is due the 1st of August. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 2nd of August.

    Kentucky Wesleyan College Athletics

    The Panthers are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

    Kentucky Wesleyan College Financial Aid

    If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Religious Affiliation, Alumni Affiliation, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Religious Affiliation, Alumni Affiliation, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at seventy-six percent scholarships per grants and twenty-four percent loans per jobs.

    Kentucky Wesleyan College Students

    The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, United Methodist Church, Coed, where 77 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Further, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Kentucky Wesleyan College offers Bachelor’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately seven hundred and thirty-four degree-seeking undergrads and two hundred and nine first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Further, the student body consists of seventy-four percent in-state students, twenty-six percent out-of-state students, forty-eight percent women, fifty-two percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, fourteen percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, seventy-five percent white per non-hispanic, seven percent race per ethnicity unreported, nineteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-five percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-one percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, seven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and two percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99.

    Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, seventy-three percent of first-year students live in college housing, forty-nine percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. After all, the school is located 116 miles from Louisville, 133 miles from Nashville, Tennessee.This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as Center for the Sciences, Center for the Arts, Health and Recreation Center, criminal justice research center, fully computerized writing workshop, center for business studies..

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