Kentucky Wesleyan College
Wesleyan
Owensboro, Kentucky 42301
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private institution in Owensboro with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1043, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 794 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,747 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,431.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Kentucky Wesleyan College in Millersburg, active from 1858 to 1890 Kentucky Wesleyan College was founded in 1858 by the Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
- •Classes began in 1866 and the first commencement took place in 1868.
- •In 1890, the school was moved to Winchester and soon after, women began to be admitted for the first time.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1043
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Programs (28)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
65%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from KY state average + city premium