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Western Kentucky University
College admissions information for Western Kentucky University.
General Information
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Contact Information 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000 www.wku.edu admission@wku.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate One but less than two year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Western Kentucky University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 18,685 (16,106 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Small |
| Undergraduate Student Age 80% under 25, 20% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $35 |
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $5,952 | $5,316 | $4,698 |
| Out-of-State | $14,400 | $12,732 | $11,286 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $600 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,296 | $5,044 | $4,728 |
| Other | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $13,648 | $12,760 | $11,626 |
| Off Campus | $13,967 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $8,818 | ||
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $22,096 | $20,176 | $18,214 |
| Off Campus | $20,555 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $15,406 | ||
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Board of Regents at WKU OKs amended downtown agreement (Bowling Green Daily News)
Oct 11 2008
The executive committee of Western Kentucky University’s Board of Regents approved Friday an amendment to a Master Development Agreement with the city, county and Alliance Corp. for its part in a downtown parking structure, expanding the university’s commuter parking capacity.
SPORTS Articles (Ball State Daily News)
Oct 10 2008
Brady Hoke knows his team's No. 25 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll won't intimidate its opponent this week. All four of Western Kentucky University's losses this season have come against BCS opponents, including No. 2 University of Alabama and No.
Oct 7 2008
Mayors from around the country suggest questions that may come up in tonight's town-hall-style presidential debate.
Kentucky rips Western Kentucky
Sep 28 2008
Kentucky ripped WKU 41-3 holding them to 157 yards.
