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Western Kentucky University Acceptance Rate & Admissions Info

4 Year

Public

Not-for-Profit

Award Completions

Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Post-master’s certificate
Doctor’s degree – professional practice
Doctor’s degree – other

State Abbreviation

Kentucky

1906 COLLEGE HEIGHTS BLVDBOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

Net Price

Admission Stats

Total enrollments (2022)

Average ACT

$12,395

98%

16493

22

Admission Deadlines

Competitiveness Scale

Average GPA

Average SAT

Rolling Admissions

Normal

3.49

1076

Exceptional academic programs, applied learning opportunities, and world-renowned faculty are only part of what makes the WKU experience unparalleled. Your hopes, dreams and ideas are important to us. We strive to provide you with an environment where creativity is nurtured and intellect grows. WKU is a student centered, applied research university. That means we are dedicated to making sure you achieve your goals and graduate with skills for success. You will not only graduate with a diploma, you will enter the real world with experience that makes you stand out above the rest.Located in the heart of Kentucky’s third-largest city, our hilltop campus is a place of beauty and friendliness. Whether you’re looking to explore the natural world, walk to a restaurant downtown, or catch a sporting event, Bowling Green has a variety of attractions for WKU students to enjoy.

How does college or university compare?

The acceptance rate for Western Kentucky University is seventy-two percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Austin Peay State University95.00%
Vanderbilt University9.10%
Belmont University83.80%
Campbellsville University70.10%
Tennessee Technological University79.00%