First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Spring | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: kwc.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Kentucky Wesleyan College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 121 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 121 and 221 | 7 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 105 and 106 BIO 123 BIO 123 and 113 4 3 | 6 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 105 and 106 CHEM 131** CHEM 131 and 132** 4 3 | 6 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 101 PHYS 11 and 112 3 | 4 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 104 | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 232 | 3 credits |
Show all 25 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 121 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 121 and 221 | 7 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 105 and 106 BIO 123 BIO 123 and 113 4 3 | 6 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 105 and 106 CHEM 131** CHEM 131 and 132** 4 3 | 6 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 101 PHYS 11 and 112 3 | 4 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 104 | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 232 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 231 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 101 HIST 101 and 102 3 | 6 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENSC 220 and 221 | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIST 101 HIST 101 and 102 3 | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 101 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | ML 101 ML 101, 102, and 201 ML 101, 102, 201, and 202 3 9 | 12 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 100 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 150 MUS 150 and 151 3 | 6 credits |
| Art – Drawing | 3 | ART 101 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | CL 101 plus two elective hours | 3 credits |
| English Language/Composition | 3 | ENGL 111 ENGL 111 and 112 3 | 6 credits |
| English Literature/Composition | 3 | ENGL 200 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | ML 101 ML 101, 102, and 201 ML 101, 102, 201, and 202 3 9 | 12 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | ML 101 ML 101, 102, and 201 ML 101, 102, 201, and 202 3 9 | 12 credits |
| Latin | 3 | ML 101 ML 101, 102, and 201 ML 101, 102, 201 and 202 3 9 | 12 credits |
| U.S. Government and Political Science | 3 | POLS 101 | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST 111 HIST 111 and 112 3 | 6 credits |
Source: docs.kwc.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 26 |
| Psychology | 19 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 |
| Graphic Design | 11 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 8 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 8 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 |
Show the other 16 majors
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 7 |
| History | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 3 |
| Accounting | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| General Studies | 2 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Legal Studies | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Owensboro, KY
113,583 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Evansville Regional (EVV)
Nearest hub airport
Nashville International (BNA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.7 of 20
Elevation
402 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
26°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
5.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
34 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$910 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Brescia University2 mi
- University of Evansville27 mi
- University of Southern Indiana34 mi
- Oakland City University43 mi
- Western Kentucky University64 mi
- University of Louisville81 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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