WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
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Western Kentucky University
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a large town (in Bowling Green, KY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Contacting the School
1 Big Red Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576
Main Phone: (270) 745-0111
Web Site: www.wku.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 14,853 (full-time equivalent) students. 94.8% of students attend full-time, while 5.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,137 male students and 1,576 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.9% of the student body, while females made up 58.1%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (8)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (2)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
84.9% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 560.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Certificate, < 1 year
- Certificate, 1-2 years
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Master's
- Doctor's Degree
Degree Programs
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Agribusiness
Agricultural ScienceArea Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLibrary ScienceLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPrecision TradePsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceScience TechnologiesSchool Accreditation
Western Kentucky University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Western Kentucky University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Western Kentucky University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Sun Belt Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
- (for football).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 9,214 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 7,240 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 14,086 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Neither Required Nor 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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