Western Kentucky University
Overview
Student Population
| Location | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Online | wku.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Western Kentucky University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,250 prospective students applied, and 8,992 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,934 enrolled in the school. 13,228 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,228 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $10,512 plus fees of $0. WKU is ranked 871 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1190 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $8,343 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,985 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,840 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $8,343 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,985 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,608 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Education | 12% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| E |
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, Kentucky |
| N |
University of North AlabamaFlorence, Alabama |
| I |
Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisIndianapolis, Indiana |
| A |
Arkansas State University Main CampusJonesboro, Arkansas |
| I |
Illinois State UniversityNormal, Illinois |
| W |
West Virginia University Institute of TechnologyMontgomery, West Virginia |
| D |
Delta State UniversityCleveland, Mississippi |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157951 IPEDS survey data for Western Kentucky University.
