School Summary

Western Kentucky University


General Information:

Founded in 1906, Western Kentucky University is seated on 235 acres located in Warren county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 18:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 4 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 161. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1906 College Heights Blvd.

Bowling Green, KY
42101
For more information call: 270 745-0111. This school has a website at https://www.wku.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.wku.edu/atwku/admissions.php


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $50
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: 1. Have at least a 2.00 unweighted high school GPA. 2. Students with a 2.00 - 2.49 unweighted high school GPA must achieve a Composite Admission Index (CAI) score of at least 60. 3. Students with a 2.50 unweighted high school GPA or greater are not requir
Application Requirements:
Tests Required for some Students: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $11,436.00 $27,000.00
Room and Board $13,222.00 $13,222.00
Fees $380.00 $380.00
Total $25,038.00 $40,602.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wku.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 1.4% 1.8%
600-699 18.5% 14.4%
500-599 41.4% 42.8%
400-499 34.2% 32.9%
300-399 4.5% 8.1%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 7.1%
24-29 29.5%
18-23 45%
12-17 18.2%
6-11 0.2%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 22%
11-25% 23.00%
26-50% 31.00%
Under 50% 24.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Indoor track, Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Rugby, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Cross-country running

Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and field, Cross-country running

Indoor track, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 5,590
Female 8,931
Total 14,590


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 6,328
Female 10,357
Total 16,759

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 3%
African American 9%
Hispanic 5%
Native American 0%
White 75%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 89%
At Least 25 Years Old 11%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 72%
Out Of State 28%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 36%
Live Off Campus 64%


Big Red's Roar (Homecoming pep rally), CAB-OOM Spring Festival, Football Tailgating

Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Campus Ministries, Residence Hall Association


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 19.0901                                           Apparel and Textiles, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0901                                           Organizational Communication, General
  • 52.0213                                           Organizational Leadership
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 51.2202                                           Environmental Health
  • 16.1101                                           Arabic Language and Literature
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0103                                           Asian Studies/Civilization
  • 16.0301                                           Chinese Language and Literature
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 09.0402                                           Broadcast Journalism
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 31.0508                                           Sports Studies
  • 26.0802                                           Molecular Genetics
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 40.0404                                           Meteorology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0702                                           Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • 45.0603                                           Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 09.0404                                           Photojournalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 15.1001                                           Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 15.0613                                           Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 30.7102                                           Business Analytics
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 04.0901                                           Architectural Technology/Technician
  • 51.0602                                           Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.2001                                           Construction Management, General
  • 22.0302                                           Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • 51.0706                                           Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1320                                           Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1308                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
  • 51.2208                                           Community Health and Preventive Medicine
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 30.2601                                           Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 28.0399                                           Army ROTC, Military Science and Operations, Other
  • 50.0599                                           Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  • 23.9999                                           English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • 05.0299                                           Ethnic, Cultural Minority, sex, and Group Studies, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 50.0999                                           Music, Other
  • 42.2799                                           Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • 19.0000                                           Work and Family Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.