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Bowling Green Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Bowling Green

There are at least 4 colleges in Bowling Green, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 25,066 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 18,937 full-time students, and a reported 4,957 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Western Kentucky University and Bowling Green Technical College.

We also provide an extensive list of Kentucky Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Bowling Green.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Bowling Green.

Bowling Green Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Bowling Green Technical College
1845 Loop Dr
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-3601

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: executive secretary, computer and info science, engineering technology, licensed practical nurse, medical secretary, chef training, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,953 students, 2,208 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Draughons Junior College
2421 Fitzgerald Industrial Dr.
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, medical records tech, computer systems tech, cardiovascular tech, accounting, criminal justice and safety, pharmacy tech, legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 464 students, 378 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

PJ's College of Cosmetology
1901 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 391 students, 307 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1000

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, general studies, registered nursing, business management, psychology, special ed, sociology, agriculture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 19,258 students, 16,044 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,957 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-540. Math: 410-520.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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