OWENSBORO, Ky. — Kentucky Wesleyan College has been ranked No. 24 among the 2027 South Regional Colleges South by U.S. News & World Report.
The 2027 edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success. Kentucky Wesleyan College at a Glance – 2027 Best Colleges Rankings:
- No. 24 in Overall Rank – Regional Colleges (South)
- No. 20 in Top Private Colleges – Regional Colleges (South)
- No. 56 in Top Performers on Social Mobility – Regional Colleges (South)
“Being recognized among the nation’s best colleges is a meaningful reflection of the dedication our faculty and staff bring to Kentucky Wesleyan,” said Dr. Stephen Germic, interim president of Kentucky Wesleyan College. “At Kentucky Wesleyan, we are committed to providing students with a transformative liberal arts education, strong personal connections, and opportunities to prepare for meaningful lives and careers. We are proud to see that commitment to student success recognized by U.S. News & World Report.”
U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with the comparative merits of the undergraduate programs at America’s colleges and universities. The rankings, which date back to 1983, offer detailed information of the institutions and data on factors such as graduation rates and post-graduate earnings.
“Higher education is an investment in a student’s future, and we’re proud to recognize the institutions that continue to raise the bar for academic excellence,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for education at U.S. News. “The Best Colleges rankings celebrate schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to student success, providing prospective families with a roadmap to discover high-performing institutions that align with their specific academic, career and personal goals.”
Prospective students can see how Kentucky Wesleyan College compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated on USNews.com.