Kentucky Wesleyan College welcomes one of largest freshman classes in 30 years

August 30, 2024 | 12:10 am

Updated August 29, 2024 | 11:37 pm

Kentucky Wesleyan College's provost, Dr. James Cousins, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Robert L. Platzman Memorial Fellowship by the University of Chicago Library. | Photo from KWC

Kentucky Wesleyan College opened the 2024-25 academic year with significant enrollment growth. The overall enrollment of 864 students marks a 6% increase from fall 2023, and the freshman class of 269 students is a 13% increase from one year ago. Enrollment totals include both on-campus and online students.

The 2024 student population comes from 31 states and 29 countries with 41 international students, according to a release from KWC. Residential housing is near capacity.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kentucky Wesleyan’s largest incoming class in recent history,” said President James Cousins, Ph.D.  “This accomplishment is shared by many; our faculty, staff, coaches, and of course, our dedicated admissions team.”

The academic year began on August 20 and Fall 2025 recruitment is underway. Online students enroll throughout the year, and online classes begin every 2 months. For more information about enrolling, visit kwc.edu or contact Admissions at 270-852-3120.

August 30, 2024 | 12:10 am

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