Western Kentucky University is a public institution in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 16,750 students. It admits 96.9% of applicants. The average student pays $11,691 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $22,140.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 96.9%
Applicants: 7,505
Admitted: 7,276
SAT (middle 50%): 990–1160
Yield: 37.9%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $22,140
Average net price: $11,691
In-state tuition: $10,992
Out-of-state tuition: $27,000
Median debt at graduation: $14,250

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 16,750
Student-faculty ratio: 18:1
Graduation rate: 54%
Freshman retention: 73%
US News rank: #299

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $41,091
Median earnings (6 yr): $35,033
Loan repayment (3 yr): 65.2%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Western Kentucky University.

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