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Western Kentucky University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Western Kentucky University admits about 93.9% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 840–1050 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 15–20 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 93.9%
SAT range 840-1050
Net price $11,789
Graduation rate 55.9%

Western Kentucky University At a Glance

LocationBowling Green, Kentucky
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment12,155
Acceptance Rate93.9%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)420-530
SAT Range (Math)420-520
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)840-1050
Average SAT (Combined)971
ACT Range16-21
Average Net Price$11,789/yr
Tuition (In-State)$12,072/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$27,000/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%
Full-Time Retention Rate78.3%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$48,408
Median Debt at Completion$19,500

How Western Kentucky University Compares

Western Kentucky University is more selective than about 10% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 12,155 students, it is larger than about 32% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Kentucky University's acceptance rate?

Western Kentucky University's acceptance rate is about 93.9%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Western Kentucky University?

Admitted students at Western Kentucky University typically report a combined SAT score between 840 and 1050 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Western Kentucky University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Western Kentucky University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Western Kentucky University?

The average net price reported for Western Kentucky University is $11,789 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Western Kentucky University's official site.