Kentucky Wesleyan College Admission
Acceptance Rate
71.60%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.71%
Freshmen Enrollment
268
SAT Scores
1,020
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,113 students have applied and 1,513 students have allowed to admit to Kentucky Wesleyan College (Acceptance rate: 71.60%). Wesleyan's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.71 % where 268 students have finally enrolled out of 1,513 admitted students.
Wesleyan acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alice Lloyd College and Brescia University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 66.87%).
Wesleyan enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.06%).
How to Apply to Kentucky Wesleyan College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Wesleyan. Wesleyan offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://kwc.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://kwc.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://kwc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://kwc.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://kwc.edu/admissions/prospective-students/veteran-students/ |
| Athletic | https://kwc.edu/about-wesleyan/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://kwc.edu/academics/academic-support-services/disability-support-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Wesleyan and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College is 1,020 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Kentucky Wesleyan College is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 870). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | 1,020 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 870 | 18 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,087 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Kentucky Wesleyan College, 37 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,020 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 440 | 510 | 560 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| Total | 890 | 1,020 | 1,130 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Kentucky Wesleyan College, 162 students submitted ACT scores (64% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 23 |
Wesleyan Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Kentucky Wesleyan College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |