WKU Description

Western Kentucky University, off of College Heights Blvd in Bowling Green, has over 170 amazing undergraduate and 50 graduate school fields of study to choose from.

Some of the many interesting offerings at WKU include advertising, dental hygiene, early childhood education, economics, graphic design, health care administration, nursing, paralegal studies, performing arts, women’s studies, zoology, and more.

For the quintessential college experience, look no further than the amazing campus facilities and events of WKU. The Hilltoppers’ football team was recently promoted to Division 1-A, allowing them to compete for national bowls and titles.

Western Kentucky University also has international appeal with study-abroad programs and the Chinese Flagship program, which integrates the learning of the Chinese language into a student’s education for those interested in international careers.

Financial aid is available to eligible students at WKU the form of grants, student employment, loans, veterans’ benefits, tuition waivers, and scholarships. The school itself offers academic scholarships, alumni grants, departmental scholarships and Kentucky state assistance.

Job fairs and employment preparation seminars aren’t the only career services you can expect from the career center. Employers often post job leads on the website board, exclusive to WKU students. Internships are also available to students looking to gain work experience in their fields of choice.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascots

Hilltoppers, Lady Toppers

Nickname

WKU

Website

www.wku.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$7,200

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,784

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

20,674

WKU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
16,947
Freshman Class
3,303
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
20,674

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
81%
Graduate
19%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
82%
Out-of-State
18%

Gender of Students

Women
57%
Men
43%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
85%
Latino
1%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

Kentucky
82%
Tennessee
9%
Indiana
3%
Other
6%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%