Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights BlvdBowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-0111
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 24299
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.wku.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $9,140.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $19,144.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $33,356.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
| ACT English | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 28 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 93% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 44% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,223.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 72% |
| Average state aid | $2,300.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 32% |
| Average institutional aid | $5,968.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 57% |
| Average student loan | $6,434.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - OTHER
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Adult Development and Aging
- Advertising
- Agricultural Production Operations
- Agriculture
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles
- Applied Economics
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminology
- Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics
- Education
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Autism
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Health
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Finance
- Financial Planning and Services
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Folklore Studies
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Communication
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Health Teacher Education
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Library and Information Science
- Management Information Systems
- Management Science
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Molecular Genetics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Non-profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Organizational Communication
- Organizational Leadership
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Photojournalism
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Reading Teacher Education
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports Studies
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
- Technical Teacher Education
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
- Women's Studies
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Western Kentucky University Scholarships
Social Work Assistantship
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled at Western Kentucky University Department of Social Work. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. Scholarship Award
Annual award for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Western Kentucky University. Students must have a minimum 2.8. Consideration given to financial need. more...
Broadway United Methodist Church Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at Western Kentucky University. Students must be United Methodist Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky members, and their children or grandchildren. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Jack E. Lunt Dance Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate students enrolled at Western Kentucky University Department of Theatre and Dance. Students must demonstrate high level of talent and must be nominated by the faculty. Due date may vary. more...
Oscar Payne Cleaver Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at Western Kentucky University. Preference given to Hart County, Kentucky residents. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Kentucky Scholarships
Christian Ministries Awards (a)
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Students must be preparing to enter the ministry of the United Methodist Church or full-time Christian Service in the United Methodist Church. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
New Testament Scholarship
Scholarship for college seniors enrolled at Kentucky Christian University. Students must have the highest GPA in New Testament studies. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Beverly Veenker Dance Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate students enrolled at Western Kentucky University Department of Theatre and Dance. Students must demonstrate high level of talent and must be nominated by the faculty. Due date may vary. more...
Northern Kentucky Medical Society Pre-Medical Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Northern Kentucky University who are enrolled in a Pre-Med course of study. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA, be registered with the Pre-Medical Review Board, and completed initial interview. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
Ag Mechanics Scholarship
Scholarship for upperclassmen attending Eastern Kentucky University who are enrolled in the College of Agriculture majoring in Ag Mechanics. Selection based on academic merit. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Richard W. 'Doc' Farrell Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Murray State University who are majoring in Music. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Paris Landing Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Henry County, Kentucky who live in area served by the club who are undergraduate students attending Murray State University. Preference given to incoming freshmen. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable; but recipients may reapply and compete annually. more...
Permanent Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen or continuing scholarship recipients attending Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
St. Joseph School-WKU Scholarship
Scholarship for college freshmen enrolled full-time at Western Kentucky University. Students must be graduates of St. Joseph School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
KCTCS Transfer Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students from any Kentucky Community and Technical College System school who are enrolling at Morehead State University. Applicants must transfer a minimum of 48 credit hours and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. Contact the Office of Enrollment Services for more information. more...