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Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Boulevard
Bowling Green, KY 42101


Fax number: (270) 745-6133
Website: https://www.wku.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 270 495-8463 8463
800 495-8463 8463 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT, August 1 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • standardized test scores considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.49
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 36%
Average SAT I: 543 verbal, 533 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 990 - 1160
Average ACT: 22 English, 21 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 18 - 25
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 8%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 84%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 7,505
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 7,276
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 27%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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