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Western Kentucky University

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1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
Western Kentucky University is a public institution located in Bowling Green, KY. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,086 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at Western Kentucky University is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 98%, while the annual tuition including fees is $10,802 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
13,086
Acceptance Rate
98%
SAT Range
980 – 1,180
ACT Range
19 – 26

Admissions

Applicants8,578
Application Fee$45
Admitted8,385
Acceptance Rate98%
Enrolled3,120
Enrollment Rate37%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$23,932
In-state tuition$10,802
Total cost (out-of-state)$39,626
Out-of-state tuition$26,496
Price calculator website

Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
96%
Students receiving financial aid
98%
Financial aid website

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
74%
Out-of-state
25%
International
0%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
errorEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Business, Management and Marketing
21%
Health Professions
16%
Liberal Arts and Sciences
8%
Education
7%
Social Sciences
6%
Communication & Journalism
6%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness Studies
4%
Psychology
4%
Engineering
3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
3%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$28,200
8 years after graduation
$32,300
10 years after graduation
$34,700

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, Golf

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Rankings

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