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Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY·Public·~94% acceptance

Located in Bowling Green, KY, Western Kentucky University is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 94% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $10,990 per year after financial aid. About 55% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $43,889 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$10,990/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $24,188
Aid cuts ~$13,198/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.09–3.59
SAT (middle 50%)840–1050
ACT (middle 50%)16–21
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
55%
graduation rate
78%
freshman retention
$38,156
median earnings, 6yr
$43,889
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Kentucky University's acceptance rate?
Western Kentucky University admits about 94% of applicants.
How much does Western Kentucky University cost?
At Western Kentucky University, the average net price after aid is about $10,990 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $24,188 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Western Kentucky University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 840–1050 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT.
What are Western Kentucky University's application deadlines?
Western Kentucky University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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