Western Kentucky University
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Western Kentucky University

Kentucky, United States

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Public University

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Established in 1906

About

Founded in the year 1906, Western Kentucky University took over the private Southern Normal School to establish two teacher training institutions. Known as the Western Kentucky State Normal School, it was moved in 1911 to its present residence on ‘the Hills’.
WKU expanded over the course of the next few decades by taking over the colleges that were around it and was renamed as the Western Kentucky State College. It was granted university status in 1966.
Ranking 31st in the 2016 edition of Best Regional Colleges, Western Kentucky University offers a plethora of undergraduate and graduate programs to suit the interests of those who wish to pursue something new. With around 235 acres, the student life is vibrant and engaging with a host of activities that are encouraged by the University.

Cost

Average tuition fee

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Living expenses

Average living expenses (Bachelors)

$ 13200

Average living expenses (Masters)

$ 13200

Admissions

Avg acceptance rate (Bachelors)

97%

Application Fee

$95

Documents required to apply to Western Kentucky University

Application Application fee Official transcript CV Complete Academic Report Official translation of the Complete Academic Report German language certificates English language proficiency

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Students

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Yocketers applied

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26

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Yocketer profiles

Nizamuddin Mohammed

Nizamuddin Mohammed

Computer Science

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Fall 2022

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Vijay Saggurthi

Vijay Saggurthi

Engineering Management Mem

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Fall 2021

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Avinash Kumar Maddini

Avinash Kumar Maddini

Computer Science

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Fall 2021

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International Students

% of international students in the university

1.5

Total International Students in the university

261

Campus

Number of campuses the university has
5

Campus locations
Kentucky

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Faculty

University Faculty:Student Ratio

18:1

Opportunities

University Endowments Value

239600000

Contact

Links

University Website university-website International University Website International University Website University Brochure University-Brochure

Email

admission@wku.edu

Address

1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576

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