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Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1000
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Western Kentucky University

1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1000
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Western Kentucky University at a Glance

Western Kentucky University is a large public college located in the small city of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Currently, there are roughly 23,671 students enrolled, 40% of which are male and 60% female. Athletically, Western Kentucky University is an NCAA I school and is part of the Sun Belt Conference.

General Information

Student Count:23,671
Gender Ratio:40% Male, 60% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's
School Setting:Large four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Small City
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$7,200
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$17,784
Yearly Room:$3,645
Yearly Board:$2,706
In-state Cost (On Campus):$16,151
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$26,735

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(270) 745-0111
Athletic Phone:(270) 745-3542

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:4,958 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:19
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Western Kentucky University Admissions & Academics

On average, Western Kentucky University has around 7,409 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Not required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:N/A
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:7,409
Male Applicants:3,176
Female Applicants:4,233
% Male Applicants:43%
% Female Applicants:57%
Total Admitted:6,976
Admitted Males:2,992
Admitted Females:3,984
% Admitted Males:43%
% Admitted Females:57%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:124
Percent Who Submit SAT:4%
ACT Scores Submitted:2,954
Percent Who Submit ACT:96%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:420
25th% Math:440
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:550
75th% Math:560
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:17
25th% Math:17
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:18
75th% Reading:24
75th% Math:25
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:24

Western Kentucky University Athletics
"Home of the Hilltoppers"

General Hilltoppers Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Sun Belt Conference
Team Colors:Red and White
Stadium Name:L T Smith Stadium
Stadium Capacity:23,000
Gym Name:E A Diddle Arena
Gym Capacity:7,326

Hilltoppers Contact Info

Phone:(270) 745-0111
Athletic Phone:(270) 745-3542
Website:http://www.wku.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.wkusports.com

Western Kentucky University Campus & Student Body

Western Kentucky University offers a total of 79 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Non-resident:2.9%
Unknown:1.5%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
AgricultureYesYesYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYesYes
EducationYesYesYes
EngineeringYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Human SciencesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Legal ProffessionsYes
Liberal ArtsYesYes
Library ScienceYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYesYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Social ScienceYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes


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