Kentucky Wesleyan College Acceptance Rate
Owensboro, Kentucky · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,009
- Admitted
- 1,346
- Yield
- 18.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kentucky Wesleyan College's acceptance rate has risen from 60.7% in 2014–15 to 67% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,087 to 2,009 (+85%) over that period.
Its 67% rate makes Kentucky Wesleyan College more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 71%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (70.7% for women vs 64.1% for men, a 6.6-point gap). Kentucky Wesleyan College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,087 | 660 | 60.7% | 224 |
| 2015–16 | 1,073 | 689 | 64.2% | 181 |
| 2016–17 | 1,157 | 662 | 57.2% | 195 |
| 2017–18 | 1,365 | 798 | 58.5% | 192 |
| 2018–19 | 1,607 | 1,031 | 64.2% | 249 |
| 2019–20 | 1,693 | 1,057 | 62.4% | 245 |
| 2020–21 | 1,771 | 1,066 | 60.2% | 236 |
| 2021–22 | 1,361 | 915 | 67.2% | 204 |
| 2022–23 | 1,434 | 983 | 68.5% | 220 |
| 2023–24 | 2,009 | 1,346 | 67% | 243 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 901 | 637 | 70.7% |
| Men | 1,105 | 708 | 64.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–550 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 320–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 12–24 | 67% |
How Kentucky Wesleyan College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kentucky Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?
Kentucky Wesleyan College's acceptance rate is 67% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,346 admitted of 2,009 applicants).
Is Kentucky Wesleyan College test optional?
Kentucky Wesleyan College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kentucky Wesleyan College?
Kentucky Wesleyan College received 2,009 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,346.
What SAT score do you need for Kentucky Wesleyan College?
Admitted students at Kentucky Wesleyan College typically scored 430–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 320–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kentucky Wesleyan College getting harder to get into?
Kentucky Wesleyan College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.7% in 2014–15 to 67% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://kwc.edu/.