Western Kentucky University
Non-profit
Private
Regional
Serving more than 18,000 students, Western Kentucky University operates a main campus in Bowling Green and regional campuses in Glasgow, Owensboro, and Elizabethtown-Fort Knox. WKU Online offers more than 100 fully online, asynchronous program options, including 20 undergraduate degrees, 30 master's degrees, and 45 certificates at the undergraduate and graduate levels. WKU also hosts dozens of flexible, hybrid programs, which combine classroom courses and online learning. Available areas of interest include arts and sciences, business management, education, healthcare, technology and information systems, and human services. All online learners receive comprehensive academic support, gaining access to an online math lab, online tutoring, and presentation coaching. Prospective undergraduates must provide a completed application and official high school transcripts. Applicants under the age of 21 must also submit ACT or SAT scores. Graduate admission requirements vary by program.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
73% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Considered (not required)
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation:
Considered (not required)
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
82%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
1
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
2
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
4
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
5
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
6
Education
7
English Language And Literature/Letters
8
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
9
Health Professions And Related Programs
10
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
11
Mathematics And Statistics
12
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
13
Natural Resources And Conservation
14
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
15
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
16
Psychology
17
Security And Protective Services
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