Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green KY 42101
(270) 745-0111

General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
19,785 (16,947 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
72% / 28%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
39% / 61%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
85% / 15%
- In-State / Out-of-State
82% / 18%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$7,200
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$17,784
- Room & Board$6,138
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
35%
- Average Financial Aid Package$9,846
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$15,042
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of ApplicantsN/A
- Students Admitted
N/A
- Students EnrolledN/A
- Average High School GPA3.15
- Students in top 10% of HS Class18%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
See More About Admissions »
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Agricultural Production Operations, General
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Agriculture, General
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
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Canadian Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Molecular Genetics
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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Finance, General
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Financial Planning and Services
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Organizational Communication, General
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Photojournalism
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Technology
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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International and Comparative Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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Technical Teacher Education
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Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Communication Disorders, General
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Environmental Health
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Library science
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Library Science/Librarianship
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Meteorology
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Cartography
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of ApplicantsN/A
- Students Admitted
N/A
- Students EnrolledN/A
- Average High School GPA3.15
- Students in top 10% of HS Class18%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class40%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class70%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$40
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankNot applicable
- High School RecordNot applicable
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramNot applicable
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Not applicable
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Not applicable
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$7,200
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$17,784
- Room & Board$6,138
- Books & Supplies$800
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$300
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$741
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid35%
- Average Financial Aid Package$9,846
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$15,042
- Federal Grants36%$3,645
- Pell Grants36%$2,973
- Other Federal Grants25%$1,021
- State & Local Grants81%$2,413
- Institutional Grants29%$4,843
- Federal Loans48%$4,386
- Non-Federal Loans2%$6,541
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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