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Western Kentucky University Healthcare Programs

Western Kentucky University is a public institution located in Bowling Green, KY. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Western Kentucky University Rankings

Western Kentucky University is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 1 State — Kentucky
Overall Quality #1 of 2 State — Kentucky
Overall Quality #2 of 5 State — Kentucky
Overall Quality #2 of 4 State — Kentucky
College Major Best Value #2 of 2 State — Kentucky
College Major Best Value #2 of 4 State — Kentucky
Overall Quality #3 of 4 State — Kentucky
Overall Quality #3 of 8 State — Kentucky

Where Is Western Kentucky University?

Location of Western Kentucky University

Contact details for Western Kentucky University are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
Phone: 2707450111
Website: www.wku.edu/
Admissions: www.wku.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.wku.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Western Kentucky University?

You can apply to Western Kentucky University online at: www.wku.edu/admissions/

Western Kentucky University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Western Kentucky University

Here’s what Western Kentucky University requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Western Kentucky University?

Western Kentucky University admits 94%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 30% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Western Kentucky University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 420 and 530. Math scores were between 420 and 520.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Western Kentucky University  ( 420 to 530 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Western Kentucky University  ( 420 to 520 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 840 to 1050.
SAT Total Scores for Western Kentucky University  ( 840 to 1050 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Western Kentucky University ranged between 16 and 21.

ACT Composite Scores for Western Kentucky University  ( 16 to 21 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Western Kentucky University can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 3,622 3,357 93%
Women 6,042 5,714 95%

Can I Afford Western Kentucky University?

The average net price after aid at Western Kentucky University is $10,916. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $11,652
In-State Fees $N/A
Out-of-State Tuition $27,000
Out-of-State Fees $N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $11,652
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $27,000

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Western Kentucky University receive some form of financial aid (2,796 students).

About 87% of students at Western Kentucky University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,681 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,433.

Student Loan Debt

35% of Western Kentucky University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,495 per year.

Western Kentucky University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,646 students enrolled at Western Kentucky University. Western Kentucky University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 12,267 undergraduate students at Western Kentucky University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Western Kentucky University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Kentucky University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Western Kentucky University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 453
Black or African American 1,030
Hispanic 797
White 9,163
American Indian/Alaska Native 24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 12
Two or More Races 552
Non-Resident 73

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Western Kentucky University break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of Western Kentucky University Students
State First-Time UG Students
Kentucky 1,853
Tennessee 509
Indiana 167
Illinois 128
Ohio 17

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Western Kentucky University Graduate Student Diversity

2,169 of Western Kentucky University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Western Kentucky University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Western Kentucky University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Kentucky University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Western Kentucky University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 30
Black or African American 208
Hispanic 91
White 1,678
American Indian/Alaska Native 6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 58
Non-Resident 65

Online Learning at Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

6,410 undergraduate students at Western Kentucky University took at least one online class — of those, 2,055 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 214 students took at least one online class and 1,450 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Western Kentucky University

These healthcare programs are offered at Western Kentucky University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 146 13 299
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 34 65 99
Health and Medical Administrative Services 67 8 88
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 61 61
Public Health 15 21 58
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions 31 31
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 27
Medical Illustration and Informatics 10
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 6 6
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 5
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services 2

Academic Programs at Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University offers 30 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Western Kentucky University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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