Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY
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Western Kentucky University
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Western Kentucky University is a public school.
Contacting the School
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
Main Phone: (270) 745-0111
Web Site: www.wku.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 19,258 (full-time equivalent) students. 97% of students attend full-time, while 3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,335 male students and 1,786 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.8% of the student body, while females made up 57.2%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (1758)%, Hispanic (184)%, Asian (256)%, and Native American (61)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 95.7% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 540.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 410 or higher. One fourth of students scored 520 or higher.
Degree Programs
Agribusiness
Agricultural ScienceArea Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And Management- Accounting
- Administrative And Secretarial
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Enterprise Management
- Finance
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Advertising
- General Communications
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Radio And Television Broadcasting
- Specialized Communication
- Educational Administration
- General Education
- Special Education
- Student Services And Counseling
- Teacher
- Vocational Teaching
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Electromechanical Instrument Technology
- Electronic And Computer Technology
- Environmental Control
- Industrial Equipment Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Other Engineering Technology And Technician
- Quality Control And Safety
- Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
- Community Health
- Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
- Medical Diagnostics Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Office
- Nursing
- Public Health
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Western Kentucky University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Sun Belt Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 14,510 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 7,216 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 23,564 |
Admission Requirements
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- High-school GPA is recommended.
- A college preparatory program is recommended.
- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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