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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Kentucky
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities

Western Kentucky University

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Western Kentucky University is a public college located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Western Kentucky University is $12,140. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $18,340. The college offers Master’s degrees in 56 different degree areas, with 25 Master’s degrees offered online. Western Kentucky University enrolls 2,021 graduate students, with 63% part-time students, 55% online students, and 14% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.wku.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
756 full-time
1,265 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,121
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:280
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:389
  • Online students
    55%
  • Male/Female
    34% / 66%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$12,140
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$18,340
  • Application fee:$65
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$607
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$917
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
728 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
53 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:3%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:114
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:6%
  • 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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