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Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

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Overview

Enrollment

16,750
Western Kentucky University overview
Location Bowling Green, Kentucky
Online wku.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Western Kentucky University overview
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 7,255 prospective students applied, and 7,145 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,832 enrolled in the school.  12,115 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,635 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,992 plus fees of $0. WKU is ranked 790 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

WKU is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Western Kentucky University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
Western Kentucky University overview
SAT 980/1180
ACT 19/26
GPA 3.42

Applications Accepted

98.5% 
Western Kentucky University overview
Applications Due Aug 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kentucky Resident Tuition

$10,992
In State Costs for Western Kentucky University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $10,708
Budget for Other Expenses$2,115
Total One Year Cost$24,815

Out of State Resident Tuition

$27,000
Out of State Costs for Western Kentucky University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $10,708
Budget for Other Expenses$2,115
Total One Year Cost$40,823

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Western Kentucky University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 16%
Education 12%
Health Professions 11%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 10%
Social Sciences 8%

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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.

Current students may use the Western Kentucky University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.