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Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY
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Murray State UniversityMurray, KY
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Rankings*
#21 in Federal Region IV Universities
Public, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents
$27,000 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$9,708 Kentucky Residents
$19,452 Out-of-State
expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents
$18,340 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$10,071 Kentucky Residents
$10,368 Out-of-State
Less$8,499Average Financial Aid AmountMore$10,234
Admission
Higher1,070 SAT
21 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,060 SAT
22 ACT
Easier96.95%Acceptance RateTighter83.98%
Favorable37.86%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower15.87%
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
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger16,493Total EnrollmentSmaller9,479
Larger14,440Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller7,679
Larger2,053Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,800
Larger3,162Online Student PopulationSmaller1,944
Completion & Outcomes
Lower51%Graduate RateHigher58%
24%Transfer-out Rate-
77%Retention Rate77%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty18 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty16 to 1
925Number of faculties523
Higher$70,087Average Faculty SalaryLower$65,186
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.