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Founded in 1906, Western Kentucky University. is a Public college. Located in Kentucky, which is a city setting in Kentucky, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 17,595 full time undergraduate students, and 2,676 full time graduate students.
The Western Kentucky University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 763 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at WKU are considered Less Selective, with ,75% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 33 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
70% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 44% were in the top quarter, and 22% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Western Kentucky University.
197 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.
145 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
217 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
217 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.
217 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.
217 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.
219 Students rated local services 4 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.
217 Students rated academics 4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.
100 Students rated Western Kentucky University
I love it, I have always had a special spot in my heart for this place I have graduated and plan to go back for my masters this year, I do like how to apply and sign up for classes, some things do need to be updated however. Parking is still a nightmare, and getting updates via email could be faster.
I'm currently a Sophomore and going into my second semester. I've always like Western and it campus ever since I've visited my senior year of high school. The students and staff are nice and they welcome me with open arms. This is why I love campus and everything they have to offer.
It is a pretty good school. The campus has some nice scenery. They have lots of different student organizations. Anyone can find something to do on campus. There are many different options for dining. There are many great classes to choose from. Sports are important to a lot of students. Overall it is a descent school.
I love Western Kentucky University! I'm currently a commuter student but the campus is awesome and class sizes are good. I've enjoyed my time at WKU so far and I'm about to be a junior. The Nursing program at WKU is awesome and the new facility is one of the best. Ultimately I came to WKU because of how good the nursing program is!
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Western Kentucky University is 94%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
I previously attended The University of Akron, I went there for only one semester. I have been here at WKU, since August 22. The overall feeling of being here at WKU is just amazing, my friends and I discuss how it has the home feeling. My experience here has been by far, the best yet! If you are a freshmen/transfer student they highly recommend this program called :Master Plan. I attended and we got to move in our dorms early and meet new friends, RAs, staff, teachers, and found out where all our classes were. That lets me know, that they really care, they just don’t want to throw you out there to the "wolves!" Knowing that my school cares, makes me feel special and in a way want to achieve even greater things in life. It’s a great feeling to know, that your university has your back, and they really want you to walk across that stage and get your diploma!
My school is a fun and educational get away from home. Most of the time there is always something to do on campus. The food is great, and the students are pretty friendly for the most part.
I wish I had known that although they said that it is easy to get scholarships, in reality it is highly-competitive and cut-throat to receive money from this university. Also, I wish I had known that almost every weekend, most students go home so the campus is somehwat dead. I have adjusted to the lack of business during the weekend, but it was not what I had expected.
At Western Kentucky University i consider the best thing about my school, has to be the campus life. I feel very welcomed when I first attened the college. I feel as though it is a family oriented school. People speak when you walk by that you dont even know. That's what I think is the best about my college.
The worst thing about Western Kentucky University would have to be that it costs too much, even though it is a public school, it is still pricey.
Classmates are friendly welcoming and are willing to get to know other people and to have fun aka party.
It's pretty
Our school is best known for specific programs such as our School of Broadcasting and Journalism and also is known for our school spirit along with our mascot Big Red. The scenery and beauty of the campus is one of the first things people mention when they first come to visit.
This is hard for me to answer because I am transferring to WKU this year after obtaining two Associate Degrees from the Communiy College System. Right now I do not have any frustrations with the school. The application process and class scheduling has gone very smoothly. So far, the most frustrating thing is that it is in a different time zone from my home (I live in Eastern Kentucky)!
My school isn't based in a large city so it seems to be more personal. The campus and buildings aren't spread out over a downtown area, they are all together.
Anyone who loves diversity and wants to become a teacher. Western holds the best teaching program in the state of Kentucky.
Anyone could come to Western and love it. As long as they are not looking for a huge school in a huge city, then anyone would love it. There is not a lot to do in Bowling Green, but Nashville is only an hour away. There are also many things to do and be involved in on campus. I would reccomend anyone to go to WKU!
It seems more like a party school than most, however you can get a really great education here.
Professors are horrible. I have had some really good ones, but compared to UK (I transferred) they are nothing alike. Half of my professors wouldn't have lasted more than a semester at UK because the students would have complained about how bad the lectures were and the unfairness. Half the teachers just don't have any clue what they are doing - they don't listen to students and literally one is rumored to be literally crazy and on psychiatric drugs. WKU keeps really bad professors around. They really couldn't care less about the education they provide to the tuition payers of the university. All they care about is putting up new buildings to impress future applicants. Half of your classes will be a pain because the teachers are so terrible - and they will really mess with your GPA because you might unfairly get a D or C when you shouldn't have.
The quality of professor and lecture you get at WKU is a complete joke. Don't go to school here. They keep really bad professors, and the good professors leave because they don't pay enough - and they attract bad professors because of their mediocre salaries. While college life is important, if you have really bad professors, they can mess up your GPA and cause you a ton of stress - especially if you NEED to learn something for your future career. There is no school pride at WKU. Half the students walk around with UK shirts on - and why shouldn't they? There is no culture on this campus. There is only one campus restaurant outside of the cafeteria. There are limited social gatherings other than parties. The athletic events are horrible. The football team is embarrassing and there are no student tickets to watch the basketball games. It's an embarrassing situation that nobody wants to really be a part of. WKU is a boring university, but they don't even have the good quality professors overall to back it up. Take the tens of thousands of dollars you will invest in your education and go to another university.
Athletic events are terrible. Good parties to go to, but that's it.
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WKU's campus isn't very diverse at all.
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
94% of students attending Western Kentucky University receive some sort of financial aid. 37% were awarded federal grants. While 51% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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