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Western Kentucky University

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Rating

Public

Type

23,228

Students

$26,496

Tuition

97%

Acceptance

#2071

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Bowling Green, KY

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000

Western Kentucky University is a large public college located in Bowling Green, KY ranked 26th in Kentucky. It has a total of 20,024 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 97.26% of applicants. Western Kentucky University offers 251 different majors and is best known for its Home Economics Teacher Education, Photojournalism, and Critical Theory and Analysis programs (nationally ranked 5th, 7th, and 7th respectively). With an annual tuition of $10,802 for students from Kentucky and $26,496 for those from out-of-state, Western Kentucky University is reasonably costly. 39.83% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to generate more or less $34,700 per year, which is 16% under the national median.
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Cost

$26,496
Above Average

Western Kentucky University

$26,496

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$37,963

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$30,930

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

97%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Western Kentucky University

97%

National

69%
Sat

990 - 1220

11% of students submit

Admissions Yield

34%

ACT

20 - 28

95% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$45

Students

20,024Undergrads
Large Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

40%

In-state

83%

Female

60%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

12%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
6% General Studies6% Business Administration and Management, General5% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse83% Others

6% General Studies

6% Business Administration and Management, General

5% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

83% Others

General Studies

6%

239 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

6%

220 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

5%

206 Graduates

Organizational Leadership

4%

167 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

163 Graduates

Social Work

3%

122 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

3%

117 Graduates

Agriculture, General

3%

114 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

3%

110 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors18:118:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

18

Number of Library Books

815,797

Academic Spend per Student

$9,293

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

71%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$28,200/Year

Western Kentucky University

$28,200

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$28,200

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$34,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

39%