Western Kentucky University (WKU)
1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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
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%