C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
47/100 · earnings-weighted

Kentucky Wesleyan College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Owensboro, Kentucky 42301
Kentucky Wesleyan College campus, Owensboro, KY
Kentucky Wesleyan College campus, Owensboro, KY. Photo: Matthewru, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 53%
Outcomes
B
66/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B+
77/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

834
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
67%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Kentucky Wesleyan College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,747
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,895
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,250
Median debt at graduation
46.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,044
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
49.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 41st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Kentucky Wesleyan College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business/Commerce$41,059$64,396-6%#144 of 271#61$25,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$52,867-5%#402 of 660#161—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$42,948-21%#573 of 610#483$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$39,559—————
Zoology/Animal Biology$17,085—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Kentucky Wesleyan College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $211,663
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,287/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 47634 (5.3% cap, Richland)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $31,900 $31,900
Total Cost (On-Campus) $49,342 $49,342

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
43%
Receive Pell Grants
55%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

834
Total Students
50%
Women
87%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Hispanic 4%
Black 14%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 63%
Hybrid (Some Online) 24%
Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 87%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College?
Kentucky Wesleyan College has an acceptance rate of 67%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Kentucky Wesleyan College?
Tuition at Kentucky Wesleyan College is $31,900 for in-state students and $31,900 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College?
The graduation rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Kentucky Wesleyan College a good school?
Kentucky Wesleyan College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Kentucky Wesleyan College?
Kentucky Wesleyan College has a total enrollment of 834 students. Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology