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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
2.8Above Average
97%
Open Admissions
53%
Graduation
About Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a public four-year institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. With an enrollment of approximately 12,267 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 97%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 53%. Graduates earn a median salary of $43,889 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $10,916 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
97%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
53%
Enrollment
12,267
Total students
Median Earnings
$43,889
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,436
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000
Per year
Average Net Price
$10,916
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
790–1020
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
16 – 20
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
790
Median
930
75th
1020
4001600
SAT Math
25th
370
Median
440
75th
490
200800
ACT Composite
25th
16
Median
18
75th
20
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$27,000/yr
In-State Tuition$11,436/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$10,916/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$43,664
10-Year Earnings
$438,890
ROI Multiple
10.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Western Kentucky University
Student Outcomes
53%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$44k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
12,267
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
