| Kentucky vs. WKU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#132 in National Universities #2 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,502 Kentucky Residents $34,140 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,652 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,644 Kentucky Residents $36,238 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State |
| More$12,161 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,368 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower930 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter92.94% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.87% |
| Lower22.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.18% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger34,709 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,291 |
| Larger25,534 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,151 |
| Larger9,175 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,140 |
| Larger5,063 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,505 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower56% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,336) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,712) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,208 | Number of faculty | 942 |
| Higher$108,250 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,212 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.