Universities/KY/Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY · Public · 12,155 students

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$44k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
94%Acceptance Rate
56%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)55.6%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)44.2%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate78.3%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students35.7%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

971
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing19.1%
Health Sciences14.9%
Education7.1%
Social Sciences6.4%
Communications6.0%
Humanities5.5%
Psychology4.9%
Biological Sciences3.4%
Engineering2.8%
Computer Science2.3%
History0.8%
Mathematics0.3%

Faculty & Resources

$8k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$9k
Instructional Spend per Student
$19M
Total Endowment

Western Kentucky University — Academics

Western Kentucky University has a graduation rate of 55.6%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 78.3%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 971. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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