Kentucky Wesleyan College
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
Owensboro, KY
Population
150,000
Website
https://kwc.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
794
Men / Women
50% / 50%
White
67%
Black
14%
International
6%
Asian
4%
Native American
2%
Hispanic
2%
Mixed
1%
From State
54%
From Region
32%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
24%
Health Sciences
16%
Arts
14%
Life & Natural Sciences
7%
Education
6%
Physical Sciences & Math
3%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$34,673
Est. Cost of Attendance
$46,203
10-Year ROI
$92,000
ROI Percentile
18th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
53%
4-Year Graduation Rate
31%
6-Year Graduation Rate
47%
Transfer-Out Rate
30%
Weather
Comfortable Days
115 (84%)
Sunshine Hours
2,543 (47%)
Days Without Precipitation
235 (30%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
67%
Yield (Unbound)
18%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
79%
SAT Range
930
–
1090
SAT Math Range
450
–
570
SAT RW Range
440
–
560
ACT Range
16
–
23
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | 148 | 39% / 61% | 2% | $43,963 | 95% | ||
| Chemistry | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $50,444 | 29 | — | |
| Physics | — — | — | — | $60,817 | 59 | — | |
| Biology | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,615 | 17 | — | |
| Zoology | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $24,773 | 1 | 100% | |
| Exercise Science | 13 +1 | 54% / 46% | 8% | $42,089 | 10 | 95% | |
| Health Sciences | 10 +1 | 10% / 90% | 0% | $48,126 | 23 | — | |
| Accounting | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $58,131 | 52 | — | |
| General Business | 26 +2 | 62% / 38% | 4% | $47,412 | 21 | 95% | |
| Sport Management | 7 +1 | 71% / 29% | 0% | $42,089 | 10 | 95% | |
| Communication Studies | 8 +3 | 88% / 12% | 0% | $44,400 | 14 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 8 +2 | 38% / 62% | 0% | $51,810 | 33 | 90% | |
| English | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $41,851 | 10 | — | |
| General Studies | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $42,495 | 11 | — | |
| History | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $42,089 | 10 | — | |
| Legal Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,484 | 19 | — | |
| Psychology | 19 +5 | 32% / 68% | 0% | $39,717 | 7 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $57,361 | 50 | 94% | |
| Middle School Education | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $57,361 | 50 | 94% | |
| Physical Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $56,315 | 47 | — | |
| Secondary Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $57,361 | 50 | 94% | |
| Art | 2 +3 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $33,563 | 3 | — | |
| Graphic Design | 11 — | 18% / 82% | 9% | $42,691 | 11 | — | |
| Music | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $34,048 | 3 | — | |
| Music Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $55,454 | 44 | — | |
| Theatre | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $34,365 | 3 | — |