Western Kentucky University
Acceptance
94%
Avg SAT
971
In-State
$11,652
Grad Rate (4yr)
44%
Retention
78%
Earnings
$43,889
AI Overview
Western Kentucky University sits atop a hill in Bowling Green, offering notably strong agriculture programs that combine hands-on farm experience with cutting-edge agribusiness training. The campus has a spirited, down-to-earth vibe where students balance Hilltoppers pride with Southern hospitality. Self-motivated learners who want accessible faculty and practical experience thrive here. The university's near-open admission means your success depends more on what you make of opportunities than getting through the door.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$11,652
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000
Room & Board
$12,582
Average Net Price
$10,990
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
30%
Take Federal Loans
35%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,095
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$43,889Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,095Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesMechanical Engineering
33 graduates
$86,624
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
39 graduates
$86,033
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
16 graduates
$85,772
4 yrs after graduation
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
$84,057
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
25 graduates
$75,732
4 yrs after graduation
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
$74,452
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
169 graduates
$73,496
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
53 graduates
$73,300
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
56 graduates
$71,274
4 yrs after graduation
Architectural Sciences and Technology
21 graduates
$71,240
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
118+ programsAnd 106 more programs available
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