College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
97%
Enrollment
12,267
Graduation Rate
54%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,889
Retention Rate
78%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)820–1010
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)16–20
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,436
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000
Avg Net Price
$10,916
Room & Board
$12,043
Total COA
$23,520
Median Debt
$22,095
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$10,075
$30,001–48,000
$16,624
$48,001–75,000
$17,417
$75,001–110,000
$18,219
$110,001+
$18,601
Pell Grant Rate: 29%
Federal Loan Rate: 36%
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Sticker Price$39,043
Estimated Net Price$10,916 (avg)
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Western Kentucky University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,889
Retention Rate
78%
Median Debt
$22,095
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
18.6%
Health Professions
16.6%
Education
7.4%
Communication
6.4%
Social Sciences
6.1%
Psychology
4.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.0%
Interdisciplinary Studies
3.2%
Biology
2.6%
Demographics
Men 39%Women 61%
White
75.2%
Black
8.8%
Hispanic
6.0%
Asian
3.2%
Two or More
4.2%
International
0.7%
Application Info
Deadlines
RollingRolling
App Fee (Domestic)$50
App Fee (International)$75
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.