Western Kentucky University Admission
Acceptance Rate
93.87%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
30.18%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,788
SAT Scores
930
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 9,840 students have applied and 9,237 students have allowed to admit to Western Kentucky University (Acceptance rate: 93.87%). WKU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.18 % where 2,788 students have finally enrolled out of 9,237 admitted students.
WKU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Northern Kentucky University and Eastern Kentucky University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.63%).
WKU enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 28.40%).
How to Apply to Western Kentucky University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply WKU. WKU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.wku.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.wku.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.wku.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Western Kentucky University/Freshman-Students |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wku.edu/financialaid/veteran/ |
| Athletic | https://catalog.wku.edu/undergraduate/university/notices/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.wku.edu/sarc/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at WKU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Western Kentucky University is 930 and the average ACT score is 18. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Western Kentucky University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,005). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | 930 | 18 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,005 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,112 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Western Kentucky University, 15 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 930 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 490 | 530 |
| Mathematics | 420 | 440 | 520 |
| Total | 840 | 930 | 1,050 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Western Kentucky University, 72 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 18 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| English | 15 | 19 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 18 |
WKU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Western Kentucky University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |