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WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY INFORMATION


Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and is a public college. Western Kentucky University is a four year college and offers Associate's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses.

Western Kentucky University is in a relatively urban area (in or near a city), which may be something you prefer if you like a city lifestyle as a student.

Western Kentucky University does not have a rolling admission policy, and you will want to make sure that you get your application in before August 1.

Western Kentucky University is a medium-sized college with an average enrollment of around 18,645 students.

Western Kentucky University accepts about 93% of its applicants on average, and 78% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at Western Kentucky University.

If you are looking for more information on financial aid at Western Kentucky University, you can may want to contact Cindy Bumette, who is the Director of Student Financial Assistance at Western Kentucky University. You may also qualify for free grants for college in Kentucky to attend Western Kentucky University.

You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at Western Kentucky University:

  • ACT
  • GRE

If you are interested in joining the Army, Western Kentucky University does have an ROTC Army program that is available for attending students.

If you are interested in joining the Air Force, Western Kentucky University does have an ROTC Air Force program that is available for attending students.

Western Kentucky University offers military credit for military courses that have been completed successfully by students.

If you have taken some advanced placement courses with an applicable test, or obtained credit from an other college, you may be eligible to transfer that credit to Western Kentucky University.

Western Kentucky University offers the following co-op opportunities and programs to its students:

  • Agriculture
  • Applied Arts
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health
  • Home Economics
  • Humanities
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Technologies
  • Vocational Arts

Western Kentucky University offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:

  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Jazz Band
  • Literary Magazine
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensembles
  • Music Theater
  • Opera
  • Pep Band
  • Radio Station
  • Sports
  • Student Film
  • TV Station
  • Yearbook

On a 4.0 scale, the average high school gpa for students that are entering Western Kentucky University is 3.15.

You may want to brush up on your ACT preparation as well, because the average ACT score for students that are entering Western Kentucky University is 21.

Don't forget to study for the SAT, because the average SAT score for students that are entering Western Kentucky University is 1039.

Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend Western Kentucky University? Well, about 17% of the student body at Western Kentucky University comes from outside the state of Kentucky.

Are you thinking of joining a fraternity or a sorority while you are attending Western Kentucky University? You're not alone - about 8% of the students at Western Kentucky University join a fraternity or sorority.

Do a lot of the students at Western Kentucky University live on campus? Well, about 30% live on campus, while 70% live off campus and commute to school every day.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Western Kentucky University Address:


1906 College Heights Blvd.
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1000
Phone: 270-745-0111
Fax: 270-745-5442
Web Site: http://www.wku.edu

Western Kentucky University admission closing date:


August 1

Does Western Kentucky University offer Associate's degrees?


Yes

Does Western Kentucky University offer Bachelor's degrees?


Yes

Does Western Kentucky University offer Master's degrees?


Yes

Does Western Kentucky University offer Doctoral degrees?


Yes

Western Kentucky University graduation rate:


39.1%

Western Kentucky University retention rate:


86%

Western Kentucky University average high school GPA:


3.15

Western Kentucky University average ACT score:


21

Western Kentucky University average SAT score:


1039

Western Kentucky University tuition cost (estimate):


$5,952

Western Kentucky University room & board cost (estimate):


$4,778

Is Western Kentucky University a private college?


No

Is Western Kentucky University a coed college?


Yes

Western Kentucky University school calendar:


Semester

Is Western Kentucky University a 2 year or 4 year college?


4 Years

Western Kentucky University enrollment:


18,645 Students

Percentage of applicants accepted to Western Kentucky University


93%

Percentage of students at Western Kentucky University receiving financial aid:


78%

Percentage of African American students:


8.4%

Percentage of Native American students:


0.3%

Percentage of Asian students:


0.9%

Percentage of Hispanic students:


0.9%

Percentage of Caucasian students:


88%

Percentage of students living on campus:


30%

Percentage of students living off campus:


70%



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Golf Courses in Bowling Green


Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on 2007-10-23.

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY IN KENTUCKY GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

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