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Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY · Private University

Western Kentucky University is a private university in Bowling Green, KY with a 97% acceptance rate, SAT range of 820–1010, ACT range of 16–20, median graduate earnings of $43,889. Graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $43,889, with typical debt of $22,095 — a good return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
97.0%
SAT Range
8201010
ACT Range
1620
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$27,000
Median Earnings
$43,889
Enrollment
12,267
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
78%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.$74,205 / yr
Mechanical Engineering.$70,722 / yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.$68,294 / yr
Management Information Systems and Services.$64,252 / yr
Construction Engineering Technologies.$63,013 / yr