Bowling Green, KY
Western Kentucky University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 97%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,245 | 8,019 | 2,714 | 97% |
| 2020 | 8,578 | 8,385 | 3,120 | 98% |
| 2021 | 7,255 | 7,145 | 2,832 | 98% |
| 2022 | 7,505 | 7,276 | 2,755 | 97% |
| 2023 | 7,720 | 7,492 | 2,822 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,704 of 4,818 women and 2,702 of 2,814 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Western Kentucky University has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 7,492 of 7,720 applicants.
Less Selective. Western Kentucky University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,720 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,822 enrolled.
No. Western Kentucky University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 97%.