Western Kentucky University (WKU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,942
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, WKU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that WKU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Western Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at WKU is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Kentucky is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The student retention rate of 73% at WKU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,992

Cost of attendance at Western Kentucky University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000

Cost of attendance at Western Kentucky University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Western Kentucky University received on average $9,576 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,576

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,157	38%	$4,763	$5,510,786
Other Federal Grant	1,157	38%	$4,902	$5,671,403
State Grant/Scholarships	2,274	74%	$2,912	$6,622,577
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,806	91%	$5,928	$16,634,125
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,021	98%	$9,576	$28,928,105

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Kentucky University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Kentucky University students is 53.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.3%.

53.6%

asian 76.3% 29 students
African American 27.0% 96 students
white 58.4% 1,366 students
unknown 58.3% 7 students
hispanic 45.0% 54 students
International Students 53.0% 44 students
Mixed Race 41.4% 46 students

Sport Conferences

Football Conference USA
Baseball Conference USA
Basketball Conference USA
Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Western Kentucky University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Kentucky University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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