Western Kentucky University VERIFIED · federal data

Kentucky (South) · 12,155 undergrads · ~37 avg class size · 17:1 student-faculty · $27,000/yr sticker

public Tier 5

Kentucky public known for education, journalism, and broadcasting.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

93.9%

most recent reported cycle

3.0–3.7

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

840–1050

middle 50% admitted SAT score

16–21

middle 50% admitted ACT score

$43K

Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined

≈ 2.2 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance

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Entry

$43K

10-year

Median graduate earnings · 2.2 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.

See where your GPA + SAT land against Western Kentucky University's admit range — and real reported outcomes from other applicants.

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Healthcare/life sciences via Nashville and Louisville biotech clusters, realistic mid-market roles
Automotive supply chain in nearby Tennessee (supplier Tier 1-2 focus, not OEM design)
Public accounting in Louisville and Nashville, solid regional firms, limited Big Four pipeline
Logistics and distribution management, strength in regional supply chain companies, lower prestige than consulting
K-12 education administration, teacher pipeline strong in-state, realistic superintendent track within 10 years

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