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Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

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Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

About Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. It was founded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1906, though its roots reach back a quarter-century earlier. In the fall 2011 semester, enrollment was approximately 21,000.

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Location

Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY, 42101-1000, Warren County

Western Kentucky University Rankings

Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.

2024 Best Colleges in America

#288 of 6828

2024 Best Colleges in Kentucky

#5 of 98

2024 Best Public Colleges in Kentucky

#4 of 25

Most Popular Majors

Out of 27 majors categories at Western Kentucky University, the 5 most popular are listed below.

Graduation Rate

Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Western Kentucky University within four or six years.

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Notable Alumni