Kentucky Wesleyan College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit institution located in Owensboro, Kentucky with approximately 842 undergraduate students enrolled. Kentucky Wesleyan College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,131 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $41,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) is a private Methodist college in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Fall 2018 enrollment was 830 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 53% graduation rate and 65% freshman retention suggest many students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $11,000, but median earnings of $41,700 a decade out make the $36,431 annual net price a tight financial equation. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-affiliated community in Owensboro and have a clear plan to stay enrolled — but ask hard questions about support services and outcomes in your specific program.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (842 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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