Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY · Public · City campus · 12,155 students

Western Kentucky University is a public city college in Bowling Green, KY, with about 12,155 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Western Kentucky University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

94%

Admit rate

840–1050

SAT (25–75)

16–21

ACT (25–75)

$24,188/yr

Cost of attendance

$43,889

Median earnings

56%

Graduation rate

78%

Retention

19:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$11,303/yr

$30–48k$16,624/yr

$48–75k$15,982/yr

$75–110k$17,876/yr

$110k+$18,601/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Western Kentucky University.