Western Kentucky University Description:
Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Western Kentucky University has been undergoing extensive renovations and expansions in recent years. The university's capital projects are possible because of the generosity of WKU alumni. In fact, for a public university, Western Kentucky has a remarkably high rate of alumni giving. On the academic front, Elementary Education, Nursing and Business are the most popular fields of study at WKU. The university offers 90 majors and 60 minors, and the school has a 19 to 1 student / faculty ratio. In athletics, the WKU Hilltoppers compete in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 92%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 580
- SAT Math: 430 / 590
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 18 / 24
- ACT English: 18 / 24
- ACT Math: 17 / 24
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 21,036 (17,970 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
- 78% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $8,472 (in-state); $21,000 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,320
- Other Expenses: $1,600
- Total Cost: $18,392 (in-state); $30,920 (out-of-state)
Western Kentucky University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96%
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 92%
- Loans: 60%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $5,925
- Loans: $6,187
Scholarships for Western Kentucky (powered by Cappex.com)
Most Popular Majors:
Agriculture, Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, General Studies, Marketing, Nursing, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 23%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 50%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Western Kentucky University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.wku.edu/about/index.php
"Western Kentucky University prepares students to be productive, engaged, and socially responsible citizen leaders of a global society. It provides research, service and lifelong learning opportunities for its constituents. WKU is responsible for stewarding a high quality of life for those within its reach."
