Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University

Academic Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Architecture
  • Art & Design
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Military Science
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Professional Studies
  • Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Public health
  • Recreation
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Social Work
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Distance/online learning
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Western Kentucky University First Year applicants should have completed high school (or the equivalent). First Year applicants must submit an official transcript from their high school. First Year applicants that have earned credit hours from another college or university must submit an official transcript from those colleges or universities. In addition to official transcripts, submission of an application fee is required. Official test scores are not required but are encouraged for course placement purposes.

Transfer

Western Kentucky University Transfer applicants who have earned credit hours from another college or university must submit an official transcript from the colleges or universities previously attended. While official high school transcripts are not required for transfer applicants who have earned 24 or more credit hours from another college or university, they may be requested for course placement. Additionally, while official test scores are not required, they are encouraged for course placement purposes.
 

Additional Information

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“Exceptional student resources, hands-on academic programs, and a supportive community stood out as important components of the college experience that I knew I wanted. After seeing these things at WKU, I didn’t tour another college.”

Calleigh Powell, WKU Homecoming Queen, Fall 2022
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Admissions office

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Address

1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1000, United States of America

Phone number

270-745-2551

Region

South

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