| WKU vs. KY State |
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|---|---|---|
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,652 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,387 Kentucky Residents $13,578 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,438 Kentucky Residents $11,439 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,368 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,132 |
| Admission | ||
| 930 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter93.87% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.08% |
| Favorable30.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27.01% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,291 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,020 |
| Larger14,151 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,793 |
| Larger2,140 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller227 |
| Larger3,505 | Online Student Population | Smaller751 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower32% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher5% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 915) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,686) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 942 | Number of faculty | 135 |
| Higher$73,212 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,491 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.