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Western Kentucky University

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Western Kentucky University Profile

  • 1906 College Heights Blvd
    Bowling Green , KY 42101-1000
    (270) 745-0111
    www.wku.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Small city
    Enrollment
    20,201
    Full time
    17,315
    Part time
    2,886
    Men full time
    7,322
    Women full time
    9,993
    Mission Statement

    Western Kentucky University prepares students to be productive, engaged leaders in a global society. It provides service and lifelong learning opportunities for its constituents. WKU is responsible for stewarding a high quality of life throughout its region.

    Western Kentucky University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Doctoral
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Western Kentucky University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    1%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    10%
    Hispanic
    1%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    84%
    Non-Resident Alien
    2%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    2%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Western Kentucky University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $35
    Applied
    6,857
    Admitted
    6,564
    Enrolled
    3,121
    Admitted %
    96%

    Western Kentucky University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Recommended
    Secondary school rank
    Neither required nor recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Recommended
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Western Kentucky University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    4%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    440
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    540
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    410
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    520
    Students submitting ACT
    91%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    18
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    24

  • Western Kentucky University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $6,416
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $15,470
    Books and Supplies
    $800
    On-campus room and board
    $5,694
    Off-campus room and board
    -

    Western Kentucky University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    95%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    34% , $3,157 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    25% , $4,177 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    47% , $4,055 on average

  • Western Kentucky University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Agricultural Production Operations, General 2 0 0
    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 0 0 7
    Canadian Studies 0 0 0
    Women's Studies 0 0 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Biochemistry 0 6 0
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 71 9
    Molecular Genetics 0 3 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Accounting 0 61 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 17 118 0
    Business/Commerce, General 0 0 41
    Business/Managerial Economics 0 6 0
    Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary 13 0 0
    Finance, General 0 43 0
    Financial Planning and Services 0 0 0
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General 1 38 0
    Management Information Systems, General 0 26 0
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0 95 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor Master
    Advertising 0 33 0
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 21 15
    Journalism 0 22 0
    Organizational Communication, General 0 53 0
    Photojournalism 0 23 0
    Public Relations/Image Management 0 27 0
    Radio and Television 0 53 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 12 78
    Information Technology 0 12 0
    Education Associate Bachelor Master
    Art Teacher Education 0 3 2
    Business Teacher Education 0 9 0
    College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 0 0 13
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 0 7
    Education, General 0 0 6
    Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 0 0 35
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 0 0
    Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 0 0 1
    Elementary Education and Teaching 0 195 44
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0 23 0
    Health Teacher Education 0 0 0
    International and Comparative Education 0 0 0
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0 50 8
    Music Teacher Education 0 0 5
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0 62 17
    Reading Teacher Education 0 0 7
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 0 19
    Special Education and Teaching, General 0 17 80
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0 0 0
    Technical Teacher Education 5 0 0
    Engineering Associate Bachelor Master
    Civil Engineering, General 0 19 0
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 0 10 0
    Mechanical Engineering 0 21 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelor Master
    Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 0 16 0
    Industrial Technology/Technician 0 18 0
    Manufacturing Technology/Technician 0 37 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 0 32 14
    English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 0 23 0
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Apparel and Textiles, General 0 40 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Associate Bachelor Master
    French Language and Literature 0 1 0
    German Language and Literature 0 2 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 0 12 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0 0 58
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0 1 0
    Communication Disorders, General 0 31 0
    Community Health and Preventive Medicine 0 14 0
    Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 15 13 0
    Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 3 0 0
    Environmental Health 0 5 0
    Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 0 0
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 22 0 0
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0 21 11
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 95 126 24
    Public Health, General 0 0 27
    History Associate Bachelor Master
    History, General 0 27 2
    Legal Professions and Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal 11 0 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor Master
    General Studies 43 211 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 0 0
    Library Science Associate Bachelor Master
    Library Science/Librarianship 0 0 69
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 0 18 5
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 0 33
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 0 6 0
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 0 23 24
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 0 4 0
    Religion/Religious Studies 0 10 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 0 23 3
    Geology/Earth Science, General 0 13 0
    Meteorology 4 0 0
    Physics, General 0 4 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master
    Counseling Psychology 0 0 74
    Psychology, General 0 98 27
    School Psychology 0 0 5
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor Master
    Public Administration 0 0 23
    Social Work 0 46 21
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Anthropology 0 11 0
    Cartography 0 0 0
    Economics, General 0 13 0
    Geography 0 24 6
    Political Science and Government, General 0 32 0
    Social Sciences, General 0 39 0
    Sociology 0 95 5
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor Master
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0 4 0
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 0 50 0
    Music, General 0 16 0
    Music, Other 0 5 0
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 0 15 0

  • Western Kentucky University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Apr 1st
    Regular application deadline
    Aug 1st
    Fall application deadline
    Apr 1st
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Aug 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    Aug 1st
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Aug 1st
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    Mar 31st

  • Western Kentucky University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    www.wku.edu/admissions.html
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.wku.edu/tour.html
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Western Kentucky University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    Yes
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Western Kentucky University Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    Yes

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Western Kentucky University Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship awards $250 - $2,000 R
High School Publication Workshop Scholarship $200 R
Knight-Ridder Scholarship Program for Minorities $5,000 R
National Press Club Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship $2,500 R
Ogden Research Scholarships $1,500 R
Red O'Donnell Scholarship $600 R
Robert C. Bueker Award for Outstanding Freshman $200 R
Sarah Gilbert Garris Scholarship (Undergraduate/ Graduate) - R
Virginia Wood Davis Scholarship $1,000 R R
A. M. Stickles Scholarships $1,200 - $2,000 R
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Student Reviews of Western Kentucky University

4.3
based on 7 reviews

  • Kaitlyn from Louisville, KY

    I am going into my second year at WKU and I feel that I have already noticed a big difference in how I think about certain topics. The majority of my professors have opened up my eyes to certain topics that never really crossed my mind in high… more read full review

    I am going into my second year at WKU and I feel that I have already noticed a big difference in how I think about certain topics. The majority of my professors have opened up my eyes to certain topics that never really crossed my mind in high school. Because of this quality education I began to feel a higher sense of maturity which is a big part of the first year in college. The professors seem to take a big interest in their students in making sure that they attend class and work towards bettering themselves as a student. read full review

  • Sarah from Smyrna, TN

    Being an hour and a half away from home and friends made the first couple of weeks tough at WKU. I would suggest you requesting a room mate though, as I didn't have any luck with the girl I roomed with my first month. I now have a really fun… more read full review

    Being an hour and a half away from home and friends made the first couple of weeks tough at WKU. I would suggest you requesting a room mate though, as I didn't have any luck with the girl I roomed with my first month. I now have a really fun roommate who shares the same major as me so we get along great! I also suggest getting in with clubs or organizations. I didn't look for a church group/ bible study until my second semester but if I had known about RUF my first semester, I would've got involved that much sooner.
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