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ACT
19/27
SAT
970/1180
Estimated Cost
$21,496
Financial Aid
$24,903
Students
20,000 and above
About Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. It was founded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1906, though its roots reach back a quarter-century earlier. In the fall 2011 semester, enrollment was approximately 21,000.
Location
Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY, 42101-1000, Warren County
Western Kentucky University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#288 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Kentucky
#5 of 98
2024 Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#4 of 25
Most Popular Majors
Out of 27 majors categories at Western Kentucky University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Western Kentucky University within four or six years.