Western Kentucky University
tuition & fees
$26,496
graduate tuition & fees
$18,340
acceptance rate
98%
Student Population
17,517
online students
4,127
Number of Programs
243
Financial Aid Amount
$7,166
SAT Scores
1,080
Graduation Rate
52%
About Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a Public, 4 years college located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
It has a total enrollment of 17,517 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The acceptance rate at Western Kentucky University is 98.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Western Kentucky University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
| Address | 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 270-745-0111 |
| WEB | www.wku.edu |
| Admission | www.wku.edu/atwku/admissions.php |
| Financial Aid | www.wku.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.wku.edu/financialaid/costinfo/calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wku.edu/veteran/ |
| Athletic | catalog.wku.edu/undergraduate/university/notices/ |
| Disability Service | www.wku.edu/sarc/ |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Western Kentucky University is 98.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.00%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 34.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $55 |
Tuition & Fees
The tuition & fees at Western Kentucky University, for academic year 2019-2020 is $10,802 for Kentucky residents and $26,496 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, the 2020 tuition & fees are $12,140 for Kentucky residents and $18,340 for out-of-students.
| Kentucky Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,802 | $26,496 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,140 | $18,340 |
Student Population
At Western Kentucky University, total 17,517 are attending classes. Among them, 4,127 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WKU has 15,286 students and the graduate school has 2,231 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 17,517 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 15,286 |
| Graduate Students | 2,231 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,127 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 243 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 46 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✔ |
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| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
