Campus of Western Kentucky University

    Western Kentucky University

    Bowling Green, KY, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Doctoral/professional university
    • NCAA Division I

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    Western Kentucky University Admissions

    Admissions

    Western Kentucky University admitted 98% of 7,255 applicants.

    Verified data· CollegesRef archive
    1. Applicants7,255

      98% of applicants were admitted

    2. Admitted7,145

      39.1% of admitted students enrolled (yield)

    3. Enrolled (first-year)2,794
    Bar length is relative to the number of applicants. Enrolled counts first-time, first-year students.

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