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Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

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Overview

Western Kentucky University is a University institution located in Bowling Green, KY.

Location & Contact

Address 1906 College Heights Blvd.
Bowling Green, KY  42101
United States
Contact Phone: 270-745-0111

Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
Agriculture, General Checkmark
Architecture And Related Services Associate Bachelors
Architectural Technology/technician Checkmark
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
Asian Studies/civilization Checkmark
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Molecular Genetics

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,804
Applied
9,358
Accepted
14,151
Enrolled
95%
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Female Admissions

6,057
Females Applied
5,728
Females Accepted
95%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

3,633
Males Applied
3,368
Males Accepted
93%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

50
Application Fee
3.46
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen August 1st Not reported No
Out of state Fall freshmen August 1st Not reported No
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer August 1st Not reported No

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 528 470 580
SAT Math 514 460 570
ACT Composite 22 18 25

Tuition & Fees

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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Senior Citizens
Employees

Financial Aid

18,201
Avg. Financial Aid Package
18,477
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
24,753
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,865
Avg. Loan Aid
6,336
Avg. Grant Aid
8,944
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
99% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
20%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
20%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

14,151
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
30%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.54%
Black or African American 8.98%
White or Caucasian 74.27%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.25%
Asian 3.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.08%
Two or more races 4.43%
Other 1.38%

Gender

Male (38.03%)
Female (61.03%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 35%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
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Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Big Red's Roar (Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally), Concerts and Football Tailgating

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
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Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Checkmark Checkmark
Basketball Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
Cross-country Running No Checkmark Checkmark
Fencing No No No
Football Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
Golf No Checkmark Checkmark
Indoor Track No No No
Rugby No No No
Soccer Checkmark No No
Softball Checkmark No No
Tennis No No No
Track And Field No Checkmark Checkmark
Ultimate Frisbee No No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
Cross-country Running No Checkmark Checkmark
Fencing No No No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf No Checkmark Checkmark
Indoor Track No No No
Rugby No No No
Soccer Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
Softball Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
Tennis No No Checkmark
Track And Field No Checkmark Checkmark
Ultimate Frisbee No No No
Volleyball Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark

Faculty

937
Total Faculty
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 622
Part-time - 315
Male - 409
Female - 528
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