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Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University is a large, public institution located in Bowling Green, ky. Founded in 1906, Western Kentucky University offers undergraduate degrees in 215 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

14,590 undergraduates

$11,436 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Western Kentucky University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 97.1%

SAT score average 977

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.46

Application fee $50

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Key deadlines

August

231 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Western Kentucky University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

18 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Health and Medical Professions

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Education and Teaching

Social Sciences and Psychology

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Social Work

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Biology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,436

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,043

Books & supplies $1,000

Other expenses $2,409

Cost of attendance* $26,888

Average financial aid package $18,201

Estimated cost $8,687 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,000

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,043

Books & supplies $1,000

Other expenses $2,409

Cost of attendance* $42,452

Average financial aid package $18,201

Estimated cost $24,251 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Western Kentucky University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,590, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

16,759

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

75%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Western Kentucky University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2707450111

https://www.wku.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Western Kentucky University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Western Kentucky University?

Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Kentucky University?

The acceptance rate for Western Kentucky University is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for Western Kentucky University?

The average high school GPA for Western Kentucky University students was 3.46.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Western Kentucky University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Western Kentucky University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $107,552.

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