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Kentucky Wesleyan College

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world rank  5389

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Overview

Founded in 1858, the Kentucky Wesleyan College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Owensboro (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kentucky. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 167-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KWC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Kentucky Wesleyan College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Kentucky Wesleyan College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kentucky Wesleyan College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Kentucky Wesleyan College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym KWC
Founded 1858
Motto Find Yourself
Colours Purple and gold
Mascot Panthers
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University Location

Address 3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro
42301 Kentucky
United States
Kentucky Wesleyan College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Kentucky Wesleyan College Phone Number (270) 926 3111
Kentucky Wesleyan College Fax Number (270) 852 3133
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Kentucky Wesleyan College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Kentucky Wesleyan College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Kentucky Wesleyan College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Kentucky Wesleyan College.



Kentucky Wesleyan College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) Not reported
International
students
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Kentucky Wesleyan College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Kentucky Wesleyan College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Admission Office Admission Office

3000 Frederica Street, Box 1039
Owensboro 42302-1039
(270) 8523120
800 999 0592

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Kentucky Wesleyan College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Kentucky Wesleyan College is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Kentucky Wesleyan College's Library
Kentucky Wesleyan College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 61,680 physical volumes, 988 physical media and 82 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Kentucky Wesleyan College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Kentucky Wesleyan College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 499 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Kentucky Wesleyan College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Kentucky Wesleyan College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Kentucky Wesleyan College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1948


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kentucky Wesleyan College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • International Accreditation Council for Business Education
  • Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Kentucky Wesleyan College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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