by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 15,286 undergraduates in 2020, Western Kentucky University is a large, public university located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Western Kentucky University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Western Kentucky University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Western Kentucky University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Western Kentucky University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Western Kentucky University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Western Kentucky University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Western Kentucky University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Western Kentucky University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Western Kentucky University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Western Kentucky University not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Western Kentucky University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 15,286 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 11,749 (76.9%). Part-time attendance was 3,537 (23.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 11,749 | 3,537 | 15,286 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Western Kentucky University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Western Kentucky University #1228 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Western Kentucky University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Western Kentucky University Diversity Guide.
Western Kentucky University has a total of 460 student athletes, 277 men and 183 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $25,770,262 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $25,770,262 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Kentucky University Athletics