Known for business — excellent value
Western Kentucky University is a public institution in Bowling Green with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 977, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 12.3K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,889 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,916.
Established
1906
Motto
The Spirit makes the MasterLife more life
Mascot
Big Red
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I ranks
Division
Division I
97%Acceptance
977SAT Avg
12,267Students
18:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$43,889Earnings 10yr
$10,916Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 977
Reading & Writing
450520
Math
370490
ACT Score Range
Composite
1620
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$11,436
Tuition (out-of-state)$27,000
Room & Board$12,043
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$23,520
Average Net Price$10,916
Median Debt at Graduation$22,095
Monthly Payment (10yr)$234
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$10,075
$30–48K$16,624
$48–75K$17,417
$75–110K$18,219
$110K+$18,601
Programs (215)
Student Body
Undergrads
12,267
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
Race & Ethnicity
White 75%
Black 9%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate53.7%
Freshman Retention78.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$38,156
8 Years$40,920
10 Years$43,889
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$34,400
Men
$44,400
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Hilltoppers
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia