Western Kentucky University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average
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Western Kentucky University is a large four-year, public school with 17,520 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1906 and is one of the 7 schools and colleges located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
165
Good
At Western Kentucky University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Western Kentucky University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 165 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Nursing, Medical, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The student retention rate at Western Kentucky University is fair at 77% (above Kentucky average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Western Kentucky University is below average - 56%.

Student to faculty ratio at Western Kentucky University is reasonably decent - 19:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$26,500
High
Average tuition pricing is very high, $26,500 a year.

Read the details about Western Kentucky University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
98%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 8,574 applications were submitted and 8,381 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

Western Kentucky University will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Western Kentucky University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,200
Medium
Western Kentucky University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Western Kentucky University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Western Kentucky University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 5,000 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- around $6,200 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Western Kentucky University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Western Kentucky University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Western Kentucky University Location and Maps



Post Address: Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1000, USA
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