Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$10.9k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
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?
Sticker price$23,479
Net price (after aid)$10,916
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,075
$30k – $48k$16,624
$48k – $75k$17,417
$75k – $110k$18,219
$110k+$18,601
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$43,889
Median debt at graduation$22,095
Est. monthly loan payment$234
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans36%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11.4k
Out-of-state
$27k
Net price
$10.9k
below avg
Pell
29%
Median debt
$22.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$43.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Engineering
Civil EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Social Sciences
International RelationsPolitical Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityData Science
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
820 - 1010
ACT range
16 - 20
Campus & Student Life
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Bowling Green, KY 42101
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- Where is Western Kentucky University located?
- Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Western Kentucky University?
- Western Kentucky University is a public university based in KY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Western Kentucky University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Western Kentucky University is approximately 97%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Western Kentucky University?
- Western Kentucky University's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,436 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Western Kentucky University?
- Western Kentucky University reports total enrollment of approximately 14,590 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Western Kentucky University.
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