Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 774
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 67.23%
Male/Female: 54% / 46% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.3% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.8% (2008)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 69.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 50.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 34.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 25.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 69.1%
Black: 14.0%
Hispanic: 3.1%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.7%
Unknown race: 10.3%
Black: 14.0%
Hispanic: 3.1%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.7%
Unknown race: 10.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $40,639
In-State tuition: $29,660Out-of-State tuition: $29,660
Estimated books and supplies: $1,298 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,850 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,504 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $65,738 (2017)
Median Family Income: $47,140 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 42.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $26,436 |
| $30k-48k | $27,290 |
| $48k-75k | $29,468 |
| $75k-110k | $29,629 |
| $110k+ | $30,366 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 33%6-year graduation rate: 46%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $10,067 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 65.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 44.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 54.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $26,883 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,459 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 14 | $25,000 | $265 | $24,636 ($2,053) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 13 | $26,000 | $270 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 13 | $25,000 | $265 | $34,404 ($2,867) | $40,579 ($3,382) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,589Full time faculty: 55%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $34,581,109 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $42,146,419 (2022)