College
Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a public four-year college in Bowling Green, Kentucky with 12,155 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $11,789 a year on average after grants.
12,155Undergraduates
94%Acceptance rate
$11,789Net price a year
$24,535Full cost a year
$12,072In-state tuition
$27,000Out-of-state tuition
56%Graduation rate
78%Return for year two
$48,408Median earnings 10 years after starting
$19,500Median debt at graduation
36%Students with Pell grants
971Average SAT
Living near Western Kentucky University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 4 mi | $998 | $241,900 |
| Nashville, TN | 59 mi | $1,586 | $413,600 |
| Clarksville, TN | 59 mi | $1,307 | $263,600 |
Airports near Bowling Green
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville International Airport BNA | 61 mi | 12,058,688 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.