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Western Kentucky University Teaching Programs

Western Kentucky University is a public institution located in Bowling Green, KY. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Western Kentucky University Rankings

Western Kentucky University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#10 of 70	State — Kentucky
Overall Quality	#160 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1120 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Western Kentucky University?

Contact details for Western Kentucky University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
Phone:	2707450111
Website:	www.wku.edu/
Admissions:	www.wku.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.wku.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Western Kentucky University?

You can apply to Western Kentucky University online at: www.wku.edu/admissions/

Western Kentucky University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Western Kentucky University

Here’s what Western Kentucky University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Western Kentucky University?

Western Kentucky University maintains an acceptance rate of 94%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 30% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Western Kentucky University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 420 and 530. Math scores were between 420 and 520.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 840 to 1050. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Western Kentucky University ranged between 16 and 21.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Western Kentucky University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,622	3,357	93%
Women	6,042	5,714	95%

Can I Afford Western Kentucky University?

The average net price after aid at Western Kentucky University is $10,916. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$11,652
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,000
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,652
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,000

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Western Kentucky University receive some form of financial aid (2,796 students).

Approximately 87% of students at Western Kentucky University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,681 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,433.

Student Loan Debt

35% of Western Kentucky University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,495 per year.

Western Kentucky University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,646 students enrolled at Western Kentucky University. Western Kentucky University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 12,267 undergraduate students at Western Kentucky University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Kentucky University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	453
Black or African American	1,030
Hispanic	797
White	9,163
American Indian/Alaska Native	24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	552
Non-Resident	73

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Western Kentucky University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Kentucky	1,853
Tennessee	509
Indiana	167
Illinois	128
Ohio	17

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Western Kentucky University Graduate Student Diversity

2,169 of Western Kentucky University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Western Kentucky University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Kentucky University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	30
Black or African American	208
Hispanic	91
White	1,678
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	58
Non-Resident	65

Online Learning at Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

6,410 undergraduate students at Western Kentucky University took at least one online class — of those, 2,055 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 214 students took at least one online class and 1,450 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Western Kentucky University

These teaching majors are available at Western Kentucky University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	147	90	—	242
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	34	20	—	67
Special Education and Teaching	13	46	—	62
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	8	—	56
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	26	13	41
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	13	—	17
Curriculum and Instruction	—	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University offers 30 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Western Kentucky University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.