KWC Admission Requirements
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KWC Admission Overview
KWC admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year KWC admitted 71.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and SAT 890-1130 / ACT 16-23. KWC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
KWC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
KWC Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Kentucky Wesleyan College
Acceptance Rate
The KWC acceptance rate is 71.6%. Last year, 1,513 of 2,113 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in Kentucky.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into KWC and can you get accepted?
KWC is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Kentucky Wesleyan College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
KWC GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.3Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at KWC typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. KWC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #23 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
KWC SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
890-1130Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
15%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 440
- Math 450
- Composite 890
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 570
- Composite 1130
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at KWC typically score around a 1010 SAT (middle 50% 890–1130) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 41st percentile nationally. KWC ranks #18 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 890 to 1130
SAT policy
KWC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1010 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
KWC ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
16-23Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
64%25th Percentile Scores
- English 16
- Math 16
- Composite 16
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 23
- Composite 23
Average ACT
Incoming testers at KWC typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 16–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. KWC places #21 among colleges in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 23
ACT policy
You may apply to KWC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Kentucky Wesleyan College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Kentucky Wesleyan College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
KWC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 71.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (890-1130); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157076.
GPA calculator: Kentucky Wesleyan College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026