Western Kentucky is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a state Normal school in 1906, it gained university status in 1966. Programs are offered through the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences; Ford College of Business; Ogden College of Science, Technology, and Health; and Potter College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Its 200-acre main campus and 785-acre university farm are located in Bowling Green, 65 miles north of Nashville.
Quick Facts
- School Type:
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4-year; Public
- Campus Setting:
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Small/Medium City
- Total Enrollment:
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11,948
- Incoming Freshman:
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2,889
- Religious Affiliation:
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No Religious Affiliation
- Applicants Admitted:
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97%
- Application Deadline:
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August 1
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- Highest Degree Offered:
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Doctorate
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