About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Emma Watson
Specialist, Campus Visits and Events
Specialist, Campus Visits and Events
Address
Office of Admissions
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576
Phone
270-745-8878
Email
emma.watson@wku.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Downing Student Union
Preston Health and Activities Center
E.A. Diddle Arena
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
The WKU Commons at Helm Library
Please visit https://www.wku.edu/admissions/tours.php for further information and a virtual tour of the university.
Preston Health and Activities Center
E.A. Diddle Arena
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
The WKU Commons at Helm Library
Please visit https://www.wku.edu/admissions/tours.php for further information and a virtual tour of the university.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Mammoth Cave National Park
Bowling Green Ballpark - Home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods
National Corvette Museum and Motorsports Park
Lost River Cave and Valley
Beech Bend Amusement Park and Raceway
Located in the heart of Kentucky's third-largest city, our hilltop campus is a place of beauty and friendliness. Whether you're looking to explore the natural world, walk to a restaurant downtown, or catch a sporting event, Bowling Green has a variety of attractions for WKU students and their families to enjoy. Additionally, Bowling Green is located approximately 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville, making it easy to travel to other regional destinations.
Bowling Green Ballpark - Home of the Bowling Green Hot Rods
National Corvette Museum and Motorsports Park
Lost River Cave and Valley
Beech Bend Amusement Park and Raceway
Located in the heart of Kentucky's third-largest city, our hilltop campus is a place of beauty and friendliness. Whether you're looking to explore the natural world, walk to a restaurant downtown, or catch a sporting event, Bowling Green has a variety of attractions for WKU students and their families to enjoy. Additionally, Bowling Green is located approximately 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville, making it easy to travel to other regional destinations.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday and occasional Saturday
9:30, 11:00, 1:30
270-745-8878
9:30, 11:00, 1:30
270-745-8878
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee is 1 hour, 15 minutes from campus. Airport shuttle is available as well as limousine, car rental and taxi services. There is also a Greyhound bus line in Bowling Green.
Driving Instructions to Campus
DIRECTIONS FROM NORTH AND SOUTH I-65
1. Take Exit 26 off of Interstate 65.
2. Turn toward Bowling Green onto Cemetery Road.
3. Continue straight for three miles. Cemetery Road becomes Fairview Avenue. Continue going straight across 31-W Bypass. You will pass a fire station on your left. After passing the fire station, go through one traffic light and a stop sign, then turn left at the second stop sign onto College Street (this is a one-way street).
4. Stay on College Street through downtown Bowling Green and continue until you reach the top of the hill. College Street will dead-end at College Heights Boulevard at a statue of Henry Hardin Cherry. Turn right onto College Heights Boulevard at the stop sign and stay in the right-hand lane.
5. The next stop sign is College Heights Blvd. Turn right.
6. Turn right at the traffic light onto University Blvd. which becomes Kentucky Street.
7. Turn right onto Alumni Avenue. Welcome Center guests may park inside the Alumni Square Parking Garage.*
8. The Welcome Center is located next door inside the Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center.
*Buses may park in the Adams Street Lot, accessible from Kentucky Street.
Local Accommodations
Baymont Inn and Suites, Days Inn, Best Western, Drury Inn, Country Hearth Inn, Fairfield Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Microtel Inn, University Plaza Hotel, Holiday Inn, Hyatt Place.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 7,650
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Average HS GPA: 3.49
GPA Breakdown
11%
4.0
30%
3.75 - 3.99
18%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 580
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 570
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
920 - 1040
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 25
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
18.47:1
Total Faculty
939
with Terminal Degree
564
532
Women
407
Men
159
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
40%
Graduate in 5 years
51%
Graduate in 6 years
54%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agriculture, General.
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management.
Food Technology and Processing.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural Technology/Technician.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Chinese Studies.
Deaf Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Molecular Genetics.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Construction Management.
Finance, General.
Financial Planning and Services.
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Leadership.
Real Estate.
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CITIZENSHIP ACTIVITIES.
Community Involvement.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Broadcast Journalism.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
Organizational Communication, General.
Photojournalism.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Special Education and Teaching.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textiles, General.
Child Care Provider/Assistant.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Environmental Health.
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Medical Informatics.
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Public Health, General.
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MILITARY SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL ART.
Army ROTC, Military Science and Operations, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Sports Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Meteorology.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Criminology.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Graphic Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music, Other.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Cordell Hull
Nobel Peace Prize winner, Secretary of State under FDR
Julian Goodman
Former NBC President
John Carpenter
Composer, Producer, and Screenwriter
Terry Wilcut
United States Astronaut
Claire Donahue
Swimmer, Gold Medalist, 2012 Summer Olympic Games
Rick Loomis
Award-winning Photojournalist and Documentary Filmmaker
Duncan Hines
Restaurant Critic and Entrepreneur
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
40%
Graduate in 5 years
51%
Graduate in 6 years
54%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,775
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,563
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,823
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
55%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,348
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$10,880
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$11,436
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$27,000
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,690
Transportation for Commuters
$4,135
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,043
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
14,590
Foreign Countries Represented
45
Demographics
3.16%
Asian
8.83%
Black
5.96%
Hispanic
75.24%
Caucasian
1.57%
Unknown
61% female
39% male
28% are out of state
77% are full time
23% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
36%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
79%
Campus Environment
Suburban
99/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Accessibility Resource Center
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Dr. Peggy Crowe
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Extended test time
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
261
Number of Honor Societies
18
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
23
18% join a fraternity
16% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
3% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Hilltoppers)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Hilltoppers)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tennessee State University
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tennessee State University
Sustainability
91/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
15%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
