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Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College

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Kentucky Wesleyan College: international tuition 35,545 USD per year, one-year total cost 53,585 USD, acceptance rate 71.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 94.

Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant is automatically considered for KWC academic merit scholarships based on high-school GPA, with published awards from $6,000 to $20,000 per year and an invitation-based full-tuition opportunity. Need-based aid for international students is not confirmed.

Getting in. The school admits 71.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 440–560, Math 450–570, ACT 16–23. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for TOEFL iBT 94+. No IELTS score is listed.

Cost for a year. One year comes to 53,585 USD. Take off 123,510 USD a year from 8 scholarships confirmed for international students, and about 0 USD is left.

Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

International tuition is 35,545 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 53,585 USD.

Does Kentucky Wesleyan College offer scholarships for international students?

Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant is automatically considered for KWC academic merit scholarships based on high-school GPA, with published awards from $6,000 to $20,000 per year and an invitation-based full-tuition opportunity. Need-based aid for international students is not confirmed.

What English scores does Kentucky Wesleyan College require?

Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 94.

What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

The acceptance rate is 71.6%.

Total cost / year
53,585 USD≈ ₫1.4B
tuition 35,545 USD
Aid for intl students
Yes
Merit YesNeed Unclear
Acceptance rate
71.6%
International students
5.8%
undergraduate
Programs
26 programs
Founded
1858
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerYes
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear

For Vietnamese students

Vietnamese community nearby

Owensboro
Very few
Owensboro area
about 100
0.1% of residents

Students on campus lifei

  • Kentucky Wesleyan College2025Campus tour

Contact

Address
3000 Frederica Street
Admissions email
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Academic year 2026-27
Total cost / year
53,585 USD≈ ₫1.4B
sum of items
International tuition
35,545 USD≈ ₫927M
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsLower than 71% of schools
Middle half: 34,170–55,04080% of schools: 24,734–68,017

Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.

What a year costs

Tuition35,545 USD≈ ₫927M
Mandatory fees1,300 USD≈ ₫33.9M
Housing & meals16,740 USD≈ ₫437M
Sum of the items above53,585 USD≈ ₫1.4B

VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.

Scholarships and aid for international students

Merit for intl studentsi
Yes
Need-based for intli
Unclear
  • Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesKWC says every new undergraduate student, including those from across the globe, is automatically considered for academic merit scholarships at admission.
  • Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether KWC considers an international student's ability to pay in admission decisions.
  • Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a separate financial-aid form for international students.

Scholarships at this school

Merit8
  • Deans ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page10,000 USD/year≈ ₫261M

    This academic merit scholarship is under automatic consideration for new undergraduate students from across the globe.

    • Renewable in later years
  • Founders ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page8,000 USD/year≈ ₫209M

    This academic merit scholarship is under automatic consideration for new undergraduate students from across the globe.

    • Renewable in later years
  • James Graham Brown ScholarshipMeritApplication method unclearSchool page34,510 USD/year≈ ₫900M

    This academic merit scholarship is available within the first-year worldwide pool, but only Winchester recipients are invited to compete.

    • Renewable in later years

    Deadline: deadline is December 1

  • Millersburg ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page17,500 USD/year≈ ₫456M

    This academic merit scholarship is under automatic consideration for new undergraduate students from across the globe.

    • Renewable in later years
  • Presidential ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page12,500 USD/year≈ ₫326M

    This academic merit scholarship is under automatic consideration for new undergraduate students from across the globe.

    • Renewable in later years
  • Trustees ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page15,000 USD/year≈ ₫391M

    This academic merit scholarship is under automatic consideration for new undergraduate students from across the globe.

    • Renewable in later years
  • Wesleyan ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page6,000 USD/year≈ ₫156M

    This academic merit scholarship is under automatic consideration for new undergraduate students from across the globe.

    • Renewable in later years
  • Winchester ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page20,000 USD/year≈ ₫522M

    This academic merit scholarship is under automatic consideration for new undergraduate students from across the globe.

    • Renewable in later years
Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
71.6%
SAT / ACT
Test-optionali
Application fee
0 USD≈ ₫0
Application fee (USD) vs other schoolsLower than most
Middle half: 45–7580% of schools: 30–85

Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.

SAT / ACT of enrolled students

SATReading & Writing200800440–560
SATMath200800450–570
ACTcomposite13616–23

English

TOEFLiBT0120≥ 94each section ≥ 22

Application requirements

  • EssaysiNot required

Deadlines

ComparisonThis school has not posted this year's deadlines. Among United States schools in Duckling's data, Early Decision is usually around Nov 1, Regular Decision is usually around Jan 15. Check the school's site before applying.

Minimum English scores vs other schools

TOEFL iBTHigher than most
Middle half: 70–7980% of schools: 61–80

Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.

AP credit by subject

Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board

Your score
APArt History3+3 cr
ART 100
APBiology3+4 cr
BIO 105 and 106
APBiology4+3 cr
BIO 123
APBiology5+6 cr
BIO 123 and 113
APCalculus AB3+4 cr
MATH 121
APCalculus BC3+7 cr
MATH 121 and 221
APChemistry3+4 cr
CHEM 105 and 106
APChemistry4+3 cr
CHEM 131
APChemistry5+6 cr
CHEM 131 and 132
APDrawing3+3 cr
ART 101
APDrawing5+6 cr
ART 101 and 102
APEnglish Language and Composition3+3 cr
ENGL 111
APEnglish Language and Composition5+6 cr
ENGL 111 and 112
APEnglish Literature and Composition3+3 cr
ENG 200
APEnvironmental Science3+4 cr
ENSC 220 and 221
APEuropean History3+3 cr
HIST 101
APEuropean History5+6 cr
HIST 101 and 102
APFrench Language and Culture3+3 cr
ML 101
APFrench Language and Culture4+9 cr
ML 101, 102, and 201
APFrench Language and Culture5+12 cr
ML 101, 102, 201, and 202
APGerman Language and Culture3+3 cr
ML 101
APGerman Language and Culture4+9 cr
ML 101, 102, and 201
APGerman Language and Culture5+12 cr
ML 101, 102, 201, and 202
APHuman Geography3+3 cr
GEOG 101
APLatin3+3 cr
ML 101
APLatin4+9 cr
ML 101, 102, and 201
APLatin5+12 cr
ML 101, 102, 201, and 202
APMacroeconomics3+3 cr
ECON 232
APMicroeconomics3+3 cr
ECON 231
APMusic Theory3+3 cr
MUS147
APMusic Theory5+6 cr
MUS 147 and 148
APPsychology3+3 cr
PSY 101
APSpanish Language and Culture3+3 cr
ML 101
APSpanish Language and Culture4+9 cr
ML 101, 102, and 201
APSpanish Language and Culture5+12 cr
ML 101, 102, 201, and 202
APStatistics3+4 cr
MATH 104
APUnited States Government and Politics3+3 cr
POLS 101
APUnited States History3+3 cr
HIST 111
APUnited States History5+6 cr
HIST 111 and 112
APWorld History: Modern3+3 cr
HIST 101
APWorld History: Modern5+6 cr
HIST 101 and 102

41 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.

Programs & careers

Programs

26 programs

Outcomes

Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
46,747 USD≈ ₫1.22B
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
35,895 USD

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
−4°C
Nights in January, days around 5°C
Warmest
31°C
Days in August, nights around 20°C
Days below 0°C a year
90 days
Snow
Dec → Feb
Daily temperature by month
0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Private
Setting
Urban
Founded
1858
Undergraduates
842
International students
5.8% undergrad

Where the school is

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State KentuckyOwensboro, United States

Detailed map

Academics & housing

Return for year 2
52.6%
Graduate within 6 years
46.8%

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data