Overview
Student Population
| Location | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Online | wku.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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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 765 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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WKU is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Western Kentucky University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#765 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#272 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1190 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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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% |
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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.