Nestled right off Frederica St. in Owensboro, KY, KWC offers a wide array of Bachelor programs that will prepare students for their chosen career path. Plus, KWC offers a host of over 40 clubs, organizations, societies, and intramurals, providing many opportunities for students to participate and become involved in the campus community.

College - University Name

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Year Founded

1858

Website

School Social Media Links (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, etc.)

Facebook 

Twitter 

Location

Owensboro, KY

Institution Type (Private, Public)

Private

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Co-Ed?

Yes

Student-to-Teacher Ratio/Class Size

15:1

Types of Undergraduate Degrees Available

Bachelors

Most Popular Undergrad Degrees

Majors

  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Art Education
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Arts
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Criminal Justice & Criminology
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Exercise Science
  • Fitness and Sports Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Legal Studies (Pre-Law)
  • Mathematics
  • Middle Grades Education
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Physical Education P-12
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Spanish
  • Spanish Education
  • Theatre Arts
  • Zoology

Pre-Professional Programs

  • Education Certificate P-12
  • Medical Technology
  • Pre-Engineering (Dual Degree)
  • Pre-Dentistry
  • Pre-Medicine
  • Pre-Nursing
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Pre-Physician Assistant
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  • Secondary Education Certificate

Calendar System

Year-round

Do you have online degrees available?

Yes

Is there room and board on site?

Yes

Student Life

There is literally something for everyone at Kentucky Wesleyan College! Offering a host of over 40 clubs, organizations, societies, and intramurals, KWC provides many opportunities for students to participate and become involved in the campus community.

KWC has six Greek social fraternities and sororities. Fraternity and sorority recruitment is held during the first few weeks of the Fall semester for both freshmen and upperclassmen.

Housing and residence life offers students more than just a place to live. The sense of belonging and fellowship that comes with living among a community of peers is unique to college life. KWC has 5 residence halls that include amenities such as common areas, laundry, vending machines, and storage. Community life and learning are promoted throughout the year through a variety of programs, events, and activities.

All full-time students receive a membership to the YMCA fitness center near KWC. On campus, a weight room equipped with Nautilus machines and free weights is available for all students at the Woodward Health and Recreation Center.

Sports Programs

NCAA Division II Sports

Men’s

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field

Women’s

  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross-Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball

Admission Process - How can a potential student get started?

Apply for free, online at www.kwc.edu/apply

Are school scholarships available?

Yes

 

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