Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green, KY
97%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,492 |
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| Declined | 228 |
| Total Received | 7,720 |
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Founded in 1906, Western Kentucky University is a public comprehensive university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including in health care, business, and education. It is located on a 200-acre campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky—65 miles north of Nashville.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Public |
| Campus enrollment | 16,759 |
| Established in | 1906 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
235-acre campus in Bowling Green (population: 67,067), 65 miles north of Nashville; branch campus in Glasgow. Served by bus; major airport serves Nashville. School operates transportation on campus and to Bowling Green. Public transportation serves campus.
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Boulevard
Bowling Green, KY
42101-1000
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| Application fee | $50 |
|---|---|
| Other application fee | ($75 for international students) |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Required of some |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
97%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,492 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 228 |
| Total Received | 7,720 |
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank
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90%
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99%
$9,368
| Tuition | $11,436 |
| Housing | $7,353 |
| Food | $4,690 |
| Additional fees | $2,409 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $26,888 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $9,368 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $17,520 |
Need-based
| Federal | $21,866,930 |
| State | $6,290,108 |
| Institutional | $1,466,760 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $29,623,798 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $3,091,186 |
| State | $12,834,763 |
| Institutional | $31,142,918 |
| Other external | $2,835,977 |
| Total | $49,904,844 |
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baseball, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, fencing, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, wrestling
bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee
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16,759
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29%
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22%
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760
Transfer applicants enrolled
5%
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 55 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Saudi Arabia South Korea Taiwan Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special orientation |
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