by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with film programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 195 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a bachelor's degree in film from WKU. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WKU film bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 film majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 63 |
| Music | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
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