Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1000
4-year, Public City: Small
Key Statistics
16,759
Total Students
14,590
Undergraduates
18 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$11,652
+1.9% from last year
Out-of-State
$27,000
+1.9% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $12,582
Other Expenses:
$2,484
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $12,582
Other Expenses:
$6,188
With Family
Food & Housing: $9,323
Other Expenses:
$2,484
+3.1%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$27,718
On Campus
+3.1% from last year
$31,422
Off Campus
+2.9% from last year
$15,136
With Family
+2% from last year
Out-of-State
$43,066
On Campus
+1.4% from last year
$46,770
Off Campus
+1.4% from last year
$30,484
With Family
+0.2% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
38% Female
62% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
91% 25 and Over
9% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
70% Out-of-State
29% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
13% Some Distance
42% No Distance
45% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
34% Part-Time
66% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
63% Some Distance
10% No Distance
27% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Asian
4% Black or African American
8% Hispanic/Latino
6% White
75% Two or more races
4% Race/ethnicity unknown
2% US Nonresident
1% Popular Programs
1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health Professions and Related Programs
289
graduates
2
Organizational Leadership
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
206
graduates
3
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
203
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Undergraduate research (co-curricula)
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(270) 745-0111
Address
1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1000
IPEDS ID
157951
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).