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Location & Contact
Address
1906 College Heights Blvd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
United States
Bowling Green, KY 42101
United States
Contact
Phone: 270-745-0111
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9,804
Applied
9,358
Accepted
14,151
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,057
Females Applied
5,728
Females Accepted
95%
Male Admissions
3,633
Males Applied
3,368
Males Accepted
93%
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 %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 528 | 470 | 580 | |
| SAT Math | 514 | 460 | 570 | |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 18 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
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
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
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Big Red's Roar (Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally), Concerts and Football Tailgating
Big Red's Roar (Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally), Concerts and Football Tailgating
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | | |
| Basketball | | | |
| Cross-country Running | No | | |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Football | | | |
| Golf | No | | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | No | No |
| Softball | | No | No |
| Tennis | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | | |
| Cross-country Running | No | | |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Football | | No | No |
| Golf | No | | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | | |
| Softball | | | |
| Tennis | No | No | |
| Track And Field | No | | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | | | |
Faculty
937
Total Faculty
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 622
Part-time - 315
Male - 409
Female - 528
Western Kentucky University