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Kentucky Wesleyan College was founded by the Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1858 in Millersburg, Kentucky. In 1890, the institute was moved to Winchester, and it became coeducational soon after. It was relocated to its current 55-acre campus in Owensboro, Kentucky in 1951. KWC offers enrollment to more than 900 students every year.
Kentucky Wesleyan College offers bachelor's degrees in arts and science. Students can choose from over 25 majors. A number of pre-professional programs are also available. The academic divisions of the college are:
The athletics department of Kentucky Wesleyan College sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, softball, tennis, golf, soccer, volleyball, and football. The teams are nicknamed the Panthers, and compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference in the NCAA’s Division II.
The campus of Kentucky Wesleyan is in Owensboro, KY, which is a small city. Its United Methodist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Kentucky Wesleyan is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Kentucky Wesleyan has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in science and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Kentucky Wesleyan is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560.
Kentucky Wesleyan has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 956 students enrolled (897 full-time equivalent).
Kentucky Wesleyan has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Kentucky Wesleyan offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Valley Conference and Other. Kentucky Wesleyan offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Kentucky Wesleyan College, in partnership with The United Methodist Church, fosters a liberal arts education that nourishes, stimulates and prepares future leaders intellectually, spiritually and physically to achieve success in life."
More complete details are provided below.
Kentucky Wesleyan College
3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
General Phone: (270) 926-3111
http://WWW.KWC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 25 | biology, chemistry, zoology, physics |
| Business and Management | 25 | business, accounting, business communications |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | history, political science, English, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, sociology |
| Education and Teaching | 19 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, art education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | public administration, human services, social service professions |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Music | 1 | music management, music |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Design | 1 | design and visual communication |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Kentucky Wesleyan in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 144 | 33 |
In 2007-2008, Kentucky Wesleyan had a total enrollment of 956 students (897 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 76% |
| Indiana | 9% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
Kentucky Wesleyan offers campus housing for 520 of its 897 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Owensboro, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 12 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,485 | 1,040 | 70% | 219 | 21% |
| Men | 741 | 488 | 66% | 116 | 24% |
| Women | 744 | 552 | 74% | 103 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,500 |
| Room and board | $ 6,160 |
| Room charge | $ 2,780 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,380 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Kentucky Wesleyan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 196900)
Kentucky Wesleyan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $54,906 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $44,959 | 5 | $41,132 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $41,068 | 7 | $41,031 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $48,375 | 16 | $40,915 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 89 | 62 | 151 |
| Football | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 62 | 81 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kentucky Wesleyan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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