Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University (WKU) known as The Hill, is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. It was founded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1906, though its roots reach back a few decades earlier. It operates regional campuses in Glasgow, Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, and Owensboro. The main campus sits atop a hill overlooking the Barren River valley.
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94%
Acceptance
$10,990
Net price
12,155
Enrollment
56%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
94%
Acceptance rate
971
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$10,990
Average net price
$11,652
In-state tuition
$27,000
Out-of-state tuition
$12,582
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$24,188
Total cost of attendance
30%
Students receiving Pell grants
35%
Students with federal loans
$22,095
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$43,889
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,156
Median earnings (6 yrs)
56%
Graduation rate
78%
Retention rate
73%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,271
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
12,155
Total enrollment
9%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
36%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Western Kentucky University FAQ
Is Western Kentucky University a public or private school?
Western Kentucky University is a public institution located in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the acceptance rate at Western Kentucky University?
Western Kentucky University has an acceptance rate of 94%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Western Kentucky University cost?
The average annual net price at Western Kentucky University is $10,990 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $11,652 in-state and $27,000 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Western Kentucky University?
About 56% of students at Western Kentucky University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Western Kentucky University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Western Kentucky University students earn a median of $43,889 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Western Kentucky University?
Admitted students at Western Kentucky University have an average SAT score of 971. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Western Kentucky University?
Western Kentucky University enrolls about 12,155 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Bbadgett · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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