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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 94% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Western Kentucky University is a public institution located in the city setting of Bowling Green, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 94%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.2K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
94% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading420 - 530
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 520
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 21
1typical 50% range36
94%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,455
Earnings 5yr: $105,170
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,179
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,624
Earnings 5yr: $77,336
Debt: $27,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,033
Earnings 5yr: $72,873
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,772
Earnings 5yr: $91,315
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $85,634
Earnings 5yr: $35,796
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,680
Earnings 5yr: $78,113
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,057
Earnings 5yr: $89,806
Debt: $29,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,094
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $76,463
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,959
Earnings 5yr: $66,983
Debt: $21,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,732
Earnings 5yr: $69,462
Debt: $22,100
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,452
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,496
Earnings 5yr: $75,333
Debt: $26,330
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,300
Earnings 5yr: $62,798
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,274
Earnings 5yr: $71,617
Debt: $25,000
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,240
Earnings 5yr: $61,001
Debt: $26,823
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,024
Earnings 5yr: $74,456
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,313
Earnings 5yr: $66,693
Debt: $19,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,436
Earnings 5yr: $81,177
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$10,990
In-State Tuition$11,652
Out-of-State Tuition$27,000
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
30%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
47%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,156
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,889
Completion Signals
56%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,702
Est. Monthly Payment
$159/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$55,892
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