Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
Public 4-year
Key Statistics
16,291
Total Students
14,151
Undergraduates
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing
Can I get in?
Admissions
94%
Acceptance Rate
9,237 admitted out of 9,840 applicants
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
College Prep: Required
SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Reading & Writing
420 - 530
Math
420 - 520
3% of first-time students submitted SAT scores
ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Composite
16 - 21
English
15 - 21
Math
15 - 18
3% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
Can I afford it?
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)
In-State
$11,436
Out-of-State
$27,000
Living Arrangements
Living cost information not available
Financial Aid
$12,548
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,087 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $6,871 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,765 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,049 |
| $110,001+ | $17,653 |
41%
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Students Borrowing
$6,495
Avg. Loan Amount
Will I graduate?
Student Outcomes
Completion Rates
46%
Overall
43%
Full-Time
49%
Part-Time
52%
First-Time Students
53%
Transfer Students
19%
Transfer Out
Time to Degree
4-Year Completion 34%
6-Year Completion 44%
8-Year Completion 46%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years
What's the campus like?
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
37.7% Female
62.3% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
23.1% Some Distance
48.6% No Distance
28.3% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
16.8% Some Distance
52.9% No Distance
30.3% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
White
75.1% Black or African American
8.6% Hispanic/Latino
6.2% Asian
3.4% American Indian/Alaska Native
0.3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1% Two or More Races
4.2% Non-Resident Alien
0.9% Unknown
1.3% Popular Programs
1
Social Work.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
89
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
Phone
2707450111
Address
1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
IPEDS ID
157951