Marshall University View More Rivals | Western Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
#1 in West Virginia | Rankings | #10 in Kentucky |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Huntington, WV | Location | Bowling Green, KY |
Known as | WKU | |
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$8,942 West Virginia residents $20,294 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,436 Kentucky residents $27,000 out-of-state |
$9,160 West Virginia residents $22,024 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,140 Kentucky residents $18,340 out-of-state |
$10,023 | Financial Aid | $8,499 |
Admission | ||
$40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $65 graduate |
90.19% | Acceptance Rate | 95.45% |
39.73% | Yield | 33.30% |
Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT | |
Student Population | ||
10,691 | Total Students | 16,493 |
7,952 | Undergraduate | 14,440 |
2,739 | Graduate | 2,053 |
1,990 | Online Enrollment | 3,162 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
49% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
25% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
74% | Retention Rate | 77% |
$41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,600 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) $5,832 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) $6,984 average annual costs |
✔ (14 meals per week) $4,504 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
820 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 658 Full-time 267 Part-time |
1,721 Full-time 242 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,757 Full-time 590 Part-time |
$72,914 for Faculties $53,275 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,689 for Faculties $52,794 Part-time |