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Western Kentucky University, or WKU, is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. It was founded in 1906 by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The campus is spread across an area of 200 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. WKU is organized into the following academic divisions:
The men's sports teams of WKU are nicknamed the Hilltoppers and the women's sports teams are known as the Lady Toppers. Their official mascot is the Big Red.
The most common majors at the school are in media.
Western Kentucky University is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 19,258 students were enrolled in Western Kentucky University.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Western Kentucky University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Sun Belt Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Western Kentucky University prepares students to be productive, engaged leaders in a global society.
It provides service and lifelong learning opportunities for its constituents. WKU is responsible
for stewarding a high quality of life throughout its region."
More complete details are provided below.
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
General Phone: (270) 745-0111
http://www.wku.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 764 | general studies, sociology, library science, English, social services, interdisciplinary studies, history, political science, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 640 | elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, educational admin and supervision, family/home economics teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 437 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, business, financial planning, MIS, managerial economics |
| Media | 256 | radio and television, organizational communications, communication studies, advertising, public relations, photojournalism, journalism |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 252 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, EMT paramedic |
| Therapy and Counseling | 235 | psychology, counseling psychology, communication disorders, school psychology |
| Science | 136 | biology, chemistry, geology, biochemistry, physics, meteorology, molecular genetics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 102 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Family and Social Work | 90 | social work, public administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 89 | audiology and speech pathology, dental hygienist, health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 74 | agriculture, agricultural production |
| Medical Administration | 73 | health care administration, medical records tech, community health, environmental health |
| Engineering Technician | 71 | manufacturing tech, industrial tech, construction engineering tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 53 | parks and recreation management, exercise science |
| Engineering | 50 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Fine Arts | 50 | fine arts |
| Construction Trades | 40 | apparel and textiles |
| Hospitality | 39 | hospitality management |
| Medicine | 27 | public health |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics |
| Music | 21 | music, various music studies |
| Art Studies | 15 | visual and performing arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 14 | religion, philosophy |
| Office and Administration | 13 | executive secretary |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Kentucky University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,391 | 72 |
| Master's degree | 835 | 38 |
| Associate's degree | 240 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 44 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Western Kentucky University had a total enrollment of 19,258 students (16,258 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 83% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Western Kentucky University offers campus housing for 4,946 of its 16,258 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bowling Green, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,088 |
| Room and board | $ 5,747 |
| Room charge | $ 3,450 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,484 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Western Kentucky University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 200200)
Western Kentucky University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 209 | 111 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 116 | 106 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 61 | 119 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $107,257 | 8 | $103,623 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $99,368 | 7 | $84,547 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $58,196 | 3 | $59,952 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $97,599 | 18 | $88,926 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 92 | $84,749 | 37 | $78,565 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 100 | $65,619 | 60 | $60,792 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 117 | $55,783 | 113 | $52,661 |
| Instructor | academic year | 43 | $40,752 | 100 | $39,815 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $55,245 | 6 | $44,864 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 359 | $64,135 | 316 | $53,025 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 39 | 83 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Football | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Track | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 32 | 48 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
International and Comparative Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Technical Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Canadian Studies
Cartography
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Photojournalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Meteorology
Molecular Genetics
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Kentucky University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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