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About Western Kentucky University

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The Western Kentucky University was founded in 1906 as a public university with its main campus in Bowling Green, USA. It offers 45 courses at UG and graduate level to Indian students. These courses are available in 9 streams, namely Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science and Accounting & Commerce and 23 specializations, which include Computer Science Engineering, Business Analytics, Finance, Business Economics and Sales & Marketing. The university offers these courses through 12 academic departments. The first-year tuition fees for Indian students at Western Kentucky University is around USD 14,295 - 34,560 (INR 1,384,328 - 3,346,790). Students also have to bear additional living costs such as the accommodation charges which generally is around USD 9,422 - 12,280 (INR 912,426 - 1,189,195). To be eligible for admission, Indian students are required to submit documents such as LOR, SOP and CV. The applicants can also submit additional test scores from exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT and PTE.

Year of establishment
1906
Also known as
WKU
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Total foreign students
192
Campus size
200 acres
No. of campus
6
Endowment value
USD 181 million
Scholarships granted
12503
Scholarship amount granted
USD 106 million
Application fees
USD 75
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
642
Faculty/Student ratio
18
Male/Female ratio
1.68
Total criminal offences
267

Western Kentucky University Ranking 2026

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Western Kentucky University Admission

  • Application fees :USD 95
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNot required
CVNeeded for few courses
Additional documentsRequired
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WKU Popular Courses

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Western Kentucky University Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(9 courses)
INR 14 L - 27 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 1 year-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, GRE: 282 - 300, GMAT: 500 & Above
BBA(11 courses)
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(6 courses)
INR 26 L - 33 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
B.Sc.(9 courses)
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
MBA/PGDM(3 courses)
INR 17 L - 27 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 1 year-24 months
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, GMAT: 500 & Above, GRE
B.J.M.C.(4 courses)
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
B.Arch(1 course)
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
BHM(1 course)
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
B.Agri(1 course)
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
B.A.(1 course)
Duration: 4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 52 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
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WKU
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

83%

Black

8%

Hispanic

5%

Asian

3%

UG Student residence

In state

70%

Out of state

29%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

90%

25 and over

9%

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UG Number of Applicant

7505
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Overall Graduation Rate

51
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UG Enrollment

14440
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PG Enrollment

2053

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According to the year 2022-23Tuition, fees, and annual cost approximately average cost after aid is $11,691 students must consider the Western Kentucky University fee before applying to one of its courses for international students the first year UG tuition fee is USD 27,000 to 34,560 whereas for PG

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The first-year tuition fees for international students at Western Kentucky University is given as follows:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (7 courses)
INR 12 L - INR 19 L
BE/BTech (6 courses)
INR 23 L - INR 29 L
MBA/PGDM (3 courses)
INR 15 L - INR 24 L
BE/BTech0 (11 courses)
INR 23 L
BSc (9 courses)
INR 23 L

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University CityBowling Green, Kentucky, USA

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Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. Bowling Green, KY 42101

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Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA
Bowling Green ( Kentucky)

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(270) 745-0111

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