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Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a large, public institution located in Bowling Green, ky. Western Kentucky University offers undergraduate degrees in 215 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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12,149 undergraduates
$11,112 undergraduate tuition
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.
Acceptance rate
97.0%
SAT score average
1088
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
64 days away
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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
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$11,112
Additional expenses
Room & board
$11,072
Books & supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$2,264
Cost of attendance*
$25,448
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$27,072
Additional expenses
Room & board
$11,072
Books & supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$2,264
Cost of attendance*
$41,408
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 12,149, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.
Total enrollment
N/AEnrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
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 N/A.
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 $101,792.
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