Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Western Kentucky University is a public university located in Bowling Green, KY, serving approximately 12,267 students. It has an acceptance rate of 97%.
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Tuition
$11,436
Acceptance
97.05%
Students
14,590
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,436
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,043
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,043
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97.05%
SAT range
820 - 1010
ACT range
16 - 20
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
14,590
Undergrads
12,267
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
120
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
50
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.73
Property Rate / 1,000
1.96
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Bowling Green
Violent Rate / 100k
273
Property Rate / 100k
2,008
Location
Institution does not report this
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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