Resources › For Students and Parents Kentucky Wesleyan College Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Kentucky Wesleyan Baseball. Catch Central Florida / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated October 04, 2017 Kentucky Wesleyan College Admissions Overview: With an acceptance rate of 57%, KWC is a fairly open school--students with average grades and test scores have a good chance of being admitted. As part of the application, students will need to submit SAT or ACT scores. For more information, including important dates and deadlines, be sure to visit the college's webpage. Admissions Data (2016): Kentucky Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate: 57%GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Kentucky WesleyanTest Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 430 / 580SAT Math: 440 / 560SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanSAT score comparison for Kentucky collegesACT Composite: 18 / 24ACT English: 17 / 25ACT Math: 16 / 24What these ACT numbers meanACT score comparison for Kentucky colleges Kentucky Wesleyan College Description: Located on an attractive 55-acre campus in the small city of Owensboro, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college is about 40 minutes from Evansville, Indiana, and Nashville and Louisville are both about two hours away. For a small college, KWC offers an impressive 40 majors and 11 pre-professional programs. Academics are supported by a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The college has also been moving into the online market and offers a BS in business administration that can be completed entirely online. Kentucky Wesleyan is an excellent value with tuition lower than many comparable private colleges, and nearly all students receive significant grant aid. Student life at KWC is active with over 40 clubs and organizations. A large percentage of students participate in intercollegiate athletics. The Panthers compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference. The school fields six men's and seven women's varsity sports. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 785 (all undergraduate)Gender Breakdown: 49% Male / 51% Female84% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $24,050Books: $1,400 (why so much?)Room and Board: $8,480Other Expenses: $2,200Total Cost: $36,130 Kentucky Wesleyan College Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 81%Average Amount of AidGrants: $15,874Loans: $6,043 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Education Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 67%4-Year Graduation Rate: 32%6-Year Graduation Rate: 38% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, Track and FieldWomen's Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Cross Country, Track and Field, Golf, Soccer, Softball Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Kentucky Wesleyan College, You May Also Like These Schools: Bellarmine University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBerea College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphTransylvania University: Profile Asbury University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Kentucky: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphMorehead State University: Profile University of Southern Indiana: Profile Western Kentucky University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphGeorgetown College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphKentucky State University: Profile Kentucky Wesleyan College Mission Statement: mission statement from https://kwc.edu/about-wesleyan/ "Kentucky Wesleyan College, in partnership with the United Methodist Church, fosters a liberal arts education that nourishes, stimulates and prepares future leaders intellectually, spiritually and physically to achieve success in life."