Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
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
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
- 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
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Part-time students23%
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Students over 25 years old11%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
More information about degrees »
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Personal and Culinary Services(1)
- Engineering(1)
- Foreign Languages Literatures and Linguistics(1)
- Library Science(1)
- Construction Trades(4)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(4)
- History(2)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:48%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:11%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
Featured Programs & Degrees
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
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.
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 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
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 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 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
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
270-745-2551
Main Campus
1906 College Heights Blvd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-745-0111