Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Kentucky. The campus is located in an urban area, in Bowling Green.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 20,257 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,116 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,181 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 70%). Every year 43% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students20,257 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 8 | 79 |
Bachelor's degree | 22 | 167 |
Master's degree | 1 | 29 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 13 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1926 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1966 - Current |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Admission
95%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 970 to 1180 |
ACT | 19 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $45 |
Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $425/credit | |
In State Students | $425/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,063/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $589/credit | |
In State Students | $589/credit | |
Out of State Students | $813/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $19,125 | $19,125 | $47,835 |
ADN | 70 | $29,750 | $29,750 | $74,410 |
BSN | 125 | $53,125 | $53,125 | $132,875 |
FNP | 50 | $29,450 | $29,450 | $40,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Western Kentucky University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 39% | $4,151 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $447 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 73% | $2,555 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $6,424 |
Federal Student Loans | 54% | $5,478 |
Private Loans | 5% | $9,481 |
$11,817
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$11,651 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,018 |
$48,001 to $75,000$14,488 |
$75,001 to $110,000$16,141 |
Over $110,000$15,699 |
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Student Population
17,656
Undergrads
2,601
Graduates
12,073
Women
8,184
Men
68%
Full-time
32%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
78% |
Black/African American |
9% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.