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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Open
- Average net price
- $11,789
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $48,408
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Western Kentucky University is a public college in Bowling Green, KY with 12,155 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, and admitted students average 971 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,789 per year ($9,356 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,408 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,720
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,492
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 38%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing420–530
200800
SAT Math420–520
200800
ACT Composite16–21
136
What Western Kentucky University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,535
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,072
- Out-of-state tuition
- $27,000
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,356
- $30–48k$7,809
- $48–75k$8,394
- $75–110k$13,925
- $110k+$19,009
Get a personal estimate with Western Kentucky University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $48,408
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,155
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White74%
- Hispanic7%
- Black9%
- Asian4%
Western Kentucky University FAQ
What is Western Kentucky University's acceptance rate?+
Western Kentucky University admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Western Kentucky University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 420–530 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–520 on SAT Math; the average total is 971.
What ACT score do you need for Western Kentucky University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–21.
Is Western Kentucky University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Western Kentucky University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,720 students applied to Western Kentucky University and 7,492 were admitted; 2,822 enrolled.
Does Western Kentucky University consider legacy status?+
No. Western Kentucky University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Western Kentucky University require an essay?+
Western Kentucky University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Western Kentucky University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,535 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,789.
What is Western Kentucky University's graduation rate?+
56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 157951 · How we use this data
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