by our College Data Analytics TeamBy analyzing the admissions figures of recent freshman cohorts, get a better grasp of your likelihood of gaining admission to Kentucky Wesleyan College, located in Owensboro, KY.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Less Selective (70-85%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 72% |
Kentucky Wesleyan College had 2,113 total applications. From this pool, 1,513 were admitted, and 268 chose to enroll.
| Applicant Total | 2,113 |
| Accepted | 1,513 |
| Enrolled | 268 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 268 |
The acceptance rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College is 71.6%. This level of selectivity means the school is fairly accessible. The school admits men and women at different rates at Kentucky Wesleyan College: the female acceptance rate is 76% compared to 69% for male applicants.
The yield rate at Kentucky Wesleyan College is 18%. This means that 18% of those who received offers of admission registered. Female admitted students enroll at 18% versus 18% for male admits.
The following charts show the gender breakdown of applicants, admitted students, and enrollees at Kentucky Wesleyan College.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,158 | 940 |
| Admitted | 795 | 711 |
| Enrolled | 140 | 128 |
Approximately 15% of applicants to Wesleyan submitted their SAT scores (37 students).
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 440 and 560. The middle 50% of Math scores landed between 450 and 570.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 440 | 560 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 570 |
| Combined Total | 890 | 1130 |
Wesleyan got ACT scores from 64% of accepted students (162 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 16 and 23.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 24 |
| Math | 16 | 23 |
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