School Description
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.
Kentucky Wesleyan College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaKentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) is a private Methodist college in Owensboro, Kentucky. Kentucky Wesleyan College is known for its liberal arts programs. Fall 2007 enrollment was 956 students.
Athletically, Kentucky Wesleyan College is a NCAA Division II school, nicknamed the Panthers, that is part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
History
Kentucky Wesleyan College was founded in 1858 by the Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. It was originally located in Millersburg. Classes began in 1866 and the first commencement took place in 1868. At first, it was a training school for preachers but soon business classes and liberal arts classes were added to the curriculum. In 1890 the school was moved to Winchester and soon after women began to be admitted to the school for the first time. In 1951 the school moved to its present location in Kentucky's third largest city Owensboro.
Presidents of Kentucky Wesleyan College (modern era)
- Rev. Paul Shell Powell, 1937–1950
- John F. Baggett, 1950–1951
- Dr. Oscar W. Lever, 1951–1959
- Dr. Harold P. Hamilton, 1959–1970
- Dr. William James, 1971–1980
- Dr. Luther Wesley White III, 1980–1988
- Dr. Paul Wayne Hartman, 1988–1993
- Dr. Ray Purdom (Acting President) 1993–1994
- Dr. Wesley H. Poling, 1994–2003
- Dr. Anne Cairns Federlein, 2003–2008
- Dr. M. Michael Fagan, 2008
- Dr. Cheryl King '70, 2008–present
Academics
Academics at Kentucky Wesleyan are divided into three academic divisions: Humanities and Fine Arts; Social Sciences; and Natural Sciences.
KWC offers a wide range of academic programs to choose from
Majors include:
Bachelor of Arts
Accounting
Art Education
Biology
Business Administration
Communication Arts
Computer Information
Corporate Communications
English
History
Human Services Administration
Interdisciplinary Studies
Music Industry
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish Education (P-12)
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- United Methodist
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Panthers
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 614
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Kentucky Wesleyan College Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Foreign Languages
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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History
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History
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History
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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Religion/Religious Studies
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- Philosophy and Religious Studies
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Business/Corporate Communications
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Accounting
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Business/Corporate Communications
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Art Teacher Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Art Teacher Education
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Health & Medical Services
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Nursing
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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General Zoology/Animal Biology
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, evolutionary biology, and applications to specific species and phyla. See more General Zoology/Animal Biology Schools
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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General Physics
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Human Services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social Sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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International Relations and Affairs
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Social Work
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 58% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Mid-South Conference) Basketball (Great Lakes Valley Conference) Baseball (Great Lakes Valley Conference) |
Expenses
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 12,990 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 12,590 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 400 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 5,480 | 38% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 5,459 | 72% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,772 | 98% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,024 | 67% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 77% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 18% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 400, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 580 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 88% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 27, Math: 25 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
