According to the school, this is an exciting time at Western Kentucky University as we become a leading American university with international reach. We are undergoing a physical, intellectual, cultural, attitudinal, academic, social and economic transformation toward becoming a nationally prominent university. As a result, WKU has become a university of choice for many students, faculty and staff. WKU possesses programs of national prominence in journalism and broadcasting, engineering, and forensics. Our alumni express a high level of satisfaction with the overall quality of their education and members of the Western Family share a spirit that is unique among institutions in American higher education.
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| Students | Enrolled Students: | 20,674 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio: | 22 to 1 |
| Cost | In State Tuition: | $7,200 |
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| Out of State Tuition: | $17,784 | |
| Books and Supplies: | $1,000 | |
| Students with Financial aid:** | 94% |
Associate's Degrees
- Associate's in Agricultural Production Operations, General
- Associate's in Business Administration and Management, General
- Associate's in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Associate's in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Associate's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Associate's in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Associate's in Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Associate's in General Studies
- Associate's in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Associate's in Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Associate's in Industrial Technology/Technician
- Associate's in Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Associate's in Meteorology
- Associate's in Real Estate
- Associate's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Associate's in Technical Teacher Education
Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor's in Accounting
- Bachelor's in Advertising
- Bachelor's in Agriculture, General
- Bachelor's in Anthropology
- Bachelor's in Apparel and Textiles, General
- Bachelor's in Architectural Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Art Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in Biochemistry
- Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
- Bachelor's in Business Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in Business/Managerial Economics
- Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, General
- Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Bachelor's in Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Dance, General
- Bachelor's in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Bachelor's in Economics, General
- Bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
- Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
- Bachelor's in English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Bachelor's in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Bachelor's in Environmental Health
- Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in Finance, General
- Bachelor's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Bachelor's in French Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in General Studies
- Bachelor's in Geography
- Bachelor's in Geology/Earth Science, General
- Bachelor's in German Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Bachelor's in History, General
- Bachelor's in Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Bachelor's in Industrial Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Information Technology
- Bachelor's in Journalism
- Bachelor's in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Bachelor's in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Bachelor's in Management Information Systems, General
- Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Bachelor's in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's in Molecular Genetics
- Bachelor's in Music, General
- Bachelor's in Music, Other
- Bachelor's in Organizational Communication, General
- Bachelor's in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Bachelor's in Philosophy
- Bachelor's in Photojournalism
- Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Bachelor's in Physics, General
- Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
- Bachelor's in Psychology, General
- Bachelor's in Public Relations/Image Management
- Bachelor's in Radio and Television
- Bachelor's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Bachelor's in Religion/Religious Studies
- Bachelor's in Social Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Social Work
- Bachelor's in Sociology
- Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Special Education and Teaching, General
- Bachelor's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Bachelor's in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Bachelor's in Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in Visual and Performing Arts, General
Master's Degrees
- Master's in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Master's in Agriculture, General
- Master's in Applied Economics
- Master's in Area Studies
- Master's in Art Teacher Education
- Master's in Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Master's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Master's in Business/Commerce, General
- Master's in Chemistry, General
- Master's in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Master's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Master's in Counseling Psychology
- Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Master's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Master's in Education, General
- Master's in Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Master's in Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- Master's in Elementary Education and Teaching
- Master's in Engineering/Industrial Management
- Master's in English Language and Literature, General
- Master's in Geography
- Master's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Master's in History, General
- Master's in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Master's in Library and Information Science
- Master's in Mathematics, General
- Master's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Master's in Music Teacher Education
- Master's in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Master's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Master's in Psychology, General
- Master's in Public Administration
- Master's in Public Health, General
- Master's in Reading Teacher Education
- Master's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Master's in School Psychology
- Master's in Secondary Education and Teaching
- Master's in Social Work
- Master's in Sociology
- Master's in Special Education and Teaching, General
- Master's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Certificates
- Certificate in Accounting
- Certificate in Canadian Studies
- Certificate in Financial Planning and Services
- Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Certificate in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Certificate in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Certificate in Public Relations/Image Management
- Certificate in Real Estate
Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other
- Graduate Certificate in Educational/Instructional Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Graduate Certificate in Health Teacher Education
- Graduate Certificate in History, General
- Graduate Certificate in International and Comparative Education
- Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Graduate Certificate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies
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Pros
- Affordable tuition
- Great instructors
- Number of degree offerings
- Provided personal attention
Cons
Reasons to Attend
Comments about Western Kentucky University:
I loved undergrad. Great professor but I graduated 27 years ago...probably different now.
Pros
- Great instructors
- Number of degree offerings
- Provided personal attention
- Renovated residence halls
Cons
- The Hill
Reasons to Attend
Comments about Western Kentucky University:
The residence halls were renovated recently and many are very comfortable living. My class sizes were all reasonable with the exception of one or two general education classes where the class size was large. Even so, the teachers were personal and helpful and still took the time to know my name and help answer questions about the material. The degree offerings were decently wide from the sciences to the arts allowing students to explore what they're interested in.
The one thing that drove me crazy was "The Hill". Western Kentucky University was literally built on top of a hill and you could have to walk up and down it if you don't schedule your classes carefully. They recommend not having a class at the top of the hill and another at the bottom back to back because it takes too long. However, it IS good exercise.
Overall, I loved Western. I made several friends that I still keep in contact with today. It was an experience I'll never be able to recreate.
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