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Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
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Admit Rate
94%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$24,188
$39,536 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional§ (source: Western Kentucky University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

Policy is GPA-conditional: below a 2.50 unweighted high school GPA, ACT/SAT scores are required.

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

Overall
94%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

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Mid-50% SAT
820-1010 (SAT evidence-based reading + math, 25th-75th percentile)† (source: IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023)
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Business Administration
  2. 2Nursing
  3. 3Psychology
  4. 4General Studies
  5. 5Criminology
  6. 6Elementary Education and Teaching
  7. 7Marketing
  8. 8Biology
  9. 9Social Work
  10. 10Finance

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so Western Kentucky University may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines‡ (source: Western Kentucky University catalog · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)
Rolling Admission
Not publicly reported · Non-binding
Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)
Varsity sports (9)
BaseballBasketballFootballGolfSoccerSoftballTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$24,188* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$39,536* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $11,652* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $27,000* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$7,087
$30,001 – $48,000
$6,871
$48,001 – $75,000
$9,765
$75,001 – $110,000
$14,049
Over $110,000
$17,653

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

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Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Bowling Green, KY· Urban
Undergraduates
14,590
Setting
Urban
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023

‡Western Kentucky University catalog · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

§Western Kentucky University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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