More selective than 68% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 67% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Kentucky Wesleyan College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Kentucky Wesleyan College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Kentucky Wesleyan College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 560 |
| SAT math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 890 | 1130 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Kentucky Wesleyan College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 440–560 | 450–570 | 16–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 67% | 430–550 | 320–580 | 12–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Kentucky Wesleyan College compared with other Kentucky colleges?
Kentucky Wesleyan College has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kentucky Christian University | 61% | 37% | $24,038 |
| 6 | Union Commonwealth University | 63% | 32% | $21,311 |
| 7 | Asbury University | 63% | 65% | $21,401 |
| 8 | Northern Kentucky University | 68% | 52% | $8,191 |
| 9 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | 72% | 47% | $17,131 |
| 10 | Alice Lloyd College | 75% | 39% | $18,600 |
| 11 | Morehead State University | 77% | 52% | $9,793 |
| 12 | Eastern Kentucky University | 78% | 50% | $11,040 |
| 13 | University of Louisville | 79% | 61% | $17,988 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at Kentucky Wesleyan College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Kentucky Wesleyan College admissions questions
What is the Kentucky Wesleyan College acceptance rate?
Kentucky Wesleyan College accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,346 of 2,009 applicants were admitted.
Does Kentucky Wesleyan College require the SAT or ACT?
Kentucky Wesleyan College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 67% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Kentucky Wesleyan College?
The middle 50% of Kentucky Wesleyan College enrolled first-year students scored 890–1130 on the SAT and 16–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Kentucky Wesleyan College?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (243 of 1,346).
Is Kentucky Wesleyan College getting harder to get into?
Kentucky Wesleyan College accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 67% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Kentucky Wesleyan College overview