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Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
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Western Kentucky University is a public college in Bowling Green, Kentucky and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges award list. Its online program features 15 online degree options. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $12,455 and the per-credit hour charge is $450. The school offers on-campus day care, credit for military training, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.wku.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Remedial services:No

Demographics

Part-time students
3,537 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:11,749
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,659
  • Pell Grant students:4,645
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:2,792
  • Part-time students
    23%
  • Students over 25 years old
    11%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$450
In-district tuition and fees
$10,802
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
15 degrees

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Personal and Culinary Services(1)
  • Engineering(1)
  • Foreign Languages Literatures and Linguistics(1)
  • Library Science(1)
  • Construction Trades(4)

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  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(4)
  • History(2)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:48%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:11%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
318 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business
Criminal Justice
Healthcare
Nursing
Psychology
Science & Technology
General Studies
Arts & Humanities
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Arts & Humanities Program Overview

Western Kentucky University offers many arts and humanities programs. All programs are 100% online. The sociology program also requires a minor.  

Degree Options Include

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Business
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a track in Business Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a track in Business Administration provides students with the courses they need to succeed in profit or goal management roles. 

Criminal Justice
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

The criminology major is designed for students who wish to complete their degree online. Students should note that there is one on-campus course requirement for this major. To earn this degree requires at least 34 credit hours in criminology at WKU.

Healthcare
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

 Healthcare Program Overview

Western Kentucky University offers many healthcare programs. All programs are 100% online. The dental hygiene, health information, and health sciences programs are offered in a 2 + 2 format in addition to being online.

Degree Options Include

Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (HCA)
Health Information Management Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Nursing
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

RN to BSN Program

The RN to BSN program of study is designed to facilitate registered nurses (RNs) to complete the requirements for the Baccalaureate of Science Nursing Degree (BSN). This program is offered in a 2 + 2 format.

Psychology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Psychology Program Overview

Western Kentucky University offers many psychology programs. All programs are 100% online. The child studies and family studies concentrations both require a minor.

Degree Options Include

Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences, Child Studies Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Studies Concentration

Science & Technology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Science & Technology Program Overview

Western Kentucky University offers many science and technology programs. All programs are 100% online. All programs are offered in a 2 + 2 format.

Degree Options Include

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology (CIT)
Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Technology Management

General Studies
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to create their own flexible academic plan. Students will work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that best fits the goals and needs of the student.

Contact Western Kentucky University

Contact Admissions

Jace Lux

jace.lux@wku.edu

270-745-2551

Main Campus

1906 College Heights Blvd.

Bowling Green, KY 42101

270-745-0111

Find Us Online

wku.edu/online

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