Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University is a four-years, public school located in Bowling Green, KY. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission stats at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The WKU's 2024 tuition & fees is $11,436 for Kentucky residents and $27,000 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 85% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,499.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 16,493 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).

WKU ranked 10^th in Kentucky Colleges rankings. Western Kentucky University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Western Kentucky University is $11,436 for in-state students and $27,000 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,140 for in-state students and $18,340 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,769 for Kentucky residents and $26,928 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,140 for Kentucky residents and $18,340 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$11,436	$27,000
Graduate	$12,140	$18,340

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$11,769	$26,928
Graduate	$12,140	$18,340

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Western Kentucky University is 97.05% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 37.67%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 945.

The average graduation rate is 51%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 16,493 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 WKU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	97.05% Acceptance Rate / 37.67% Yield
Test Scores »	945 SAT / 18 ACT
Graduation Rate »	51%
Transfer-out Rate	24%
Retention Rate	77%(full-time), 36% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »	16,493 (14,440 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$8,499

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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WKU Offered Programs
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On-Campus Students Services

Western Kentucky University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at WKU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes