by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in entrepreneurship.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for entrepreneurship list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Entrepreneurial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in entrepreneurial studies. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 14 entrepreneurship students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WKU, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in entrepreneurship.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU does not offer an online option for its entrepreneurship bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the entrepreneurship majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 420 |
| Marketing | 136 |
| Accounting | 92 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 87 |
| Construction Management | 31 |
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