Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · City · 12,155 students
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Bowling Green, KY, 42101-1000 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
61 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$24,188
Out-of-state COA
$39,536
Avg net price
$10,990
Room & board
$12,582
In-state tuition
$11,652
Out-of-state tuition
$27,000
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,087
$30–48k
$6,871
$48–75k
$9,765
$75–110k
$14,049
$110k+
$17,653
Admissions
Admit rate
94%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
971
Reading 420–530
Math 420–520
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Western Kentucky University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
55%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
24%
Consumer completion
54%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,156
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,889
Median debt
$22,095
Monthly loan payment
$234
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,000
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
19
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$41,838
Independent students
21%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
7%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,156
10 years after entry
$43,889
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Institutional
Endowment
$19M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
67%
Avg faculty salary
$8,169/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,271
Federal loan rate
35%
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