Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

www.wku.edu/ ⟶

Graduation Rate
40%
Tuition (In-State)
$11,112
Acceptance Rate
97%
Enrollment
16,493
Western Kentucky University (WKU) prepares students of all backgrounds to be productive, engaged, and socially responsible citizen-leaders of a global society. The University provides research, service and lifelong learning opportunities for its students, faculty, and other constituents. WKU enriches the quality of life for those within its reach.

Costs and Financial Aid

$25,448
Tuition
$11,112
Room and Board
$11,072
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Other Expenses
$2,264

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$25,448
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$11,691
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$41,336
Tuition
$27,000
Room and Board
$11,072
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Other Expenses
$2,264

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$41,336
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$11,691
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$25,448
Tuition
$11,112
Room and Board
$11,072
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Other Expenses
$2,264

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$25,448
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$11,691
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
Federal Grants
36%
$4,859
State/Local Grants
71%
$3,146
Institutional Grants
94%
$6,544
Loans
51%
$6,581

Percent Receiving Aid and Average Aid Amount

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Acceptance Rate and Test Scores

97%

Acceptance Rate

0% students submit SAT
2% students submit ACT

Applicants Submitting Test Scores

500-590
SAT
Verbal
480-580
SAT
Math
18-25
ACT
Composite

Typical Test Scores of Admitted Students

Diversity and Demographics

16,493
Students
87% Undergrad
13% Graduate

Degree Type

77% Full-time
23% Part-time

Full-time vs Part-time Status

14,440
Undergrad
Students
62% Female
38% Male

Gender Ratio

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Black
8%
Hispanic
5%
White
77%
Unknown
1%
Non-resident
1%

Race and Ethnicity of Undergrad Students

Graduation Rate and Most Popular Majors

40%
4 years

Graduation Rate

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
170
Business Administration and Management, General
144
General Studies
138
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
134
Psychology, General
111

Most Popular Majors and Number of Graduates

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