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BackWestern Kentucky University (KY): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
Western Kentucky University offers 79% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $5,111. Western Kentucky University is a public college located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Its student population is 19768. It is a four-year, large, primarily residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 97%. Western Kentucky University 4 year graduation rate is 28% .
Merit Aid Stats For Western Kentucky University
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$5,111
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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Need Based Aid
% of freshman
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$5,936
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Admission Data
- Admission rate 97%
- Avg. high school GPA 3.4
- Avg. ACT 23.5
- Avg. SAT 1085
- Early decision acceptance rate GET FREE ACCESS
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Upcoming Deadlines For Western Kentucky University
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
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n/a* - Western Kentucky University - Send test score
Aug 1
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- Application fee $45
Helpful Links
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | $38,662 | 79% | $5,111 | 97% | NA |
| Oakland University | $37,148 | 77% | $5,605 | 84% | NA |
| Kent State University At Kent | $34,858 | 77% | $5,505 | 85% | NA |
| University Of Toledo | $37,724 | 81% | $5,491 | 94% | NA |
| Washington State University | $42,569 | 77% | $5,375 | 77% | NA |
| Bowling Green State University Main Campus | n/a * | 75% | $5,113 | 72% | NA |
Colleges in Southeast Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | $38,662 | 79% | $5,111 | 97% | |
| Murray State University | $38,874 | 81% | $10,542 | 81% | |
| The University Of Virginia's College At Wise | $42,748 | 84% | $7,073 | 77% | |
| Rollins College | $70,610 | 84% | $25,956 | 67% | |
| Ferrum College | $48,150 | 80% | $23,748 | 75% | |
| Loyola University New Orleans | $58,652 | 78% | $22,839 | 94% | |
| Concord University | $32,155 | 79% | $3,470 | 89% | |
| University Of Mary Washington | n/a * | 84% | $3,858 | 72% | |
| Guilford College | $54,882 | 81% | $5,929 | 64% | |
| Louisiana Tech University | $30,180 | 81% | $4,162 | 63% | |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $31,792 | 77% | $6,423 | 87% | |
| Furman | $66,658 | 77% | $20,542 | 61% | |
| Mississippi College | $34,839 | 83% | $8,813 | 38% | |
| Stetson University | $65,698 | 78% | $29,477 | 68% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | 97 | $83,100 |
| Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania | 88 | $91,300 |
| University Of Colorado Colorado Springs | 91 | $90,900 |
| Thomas More College | 90 | $90,900 |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | 92 | $90,800 |
| Portland State University | 90 | $90,500 |
| Jacksonville University | 90 | $90,400 |
| William Paterson University Of New Jersey | 93 | $90,200 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | 97 | $38,662 |
| Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania | 88 | $37,236 |
| Norfolk State University | 90 | $37,247 |
| Lubbock Christian University | 90 | $37,440 |
| University Of North Carolina At Asheville | 94 | $37,697 |
| University Of Toledo | 94 | $37,724 |
| Columbia College | 96 | $37,856 |
| The University Of Montana | 88 | $37,962 |
| Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana | 92 | $37,962 |
| Lourdes University | 89 | $38,190 |
| University Of Northern Colorado | 91 | $38,264 |
| William Paterson University Of New Jersey | 93 | $38,408 |
| Trinity Washington University | 95 | $38,490 |
| Waynesburg University | 91 | $38,500 |
| Sonoma State University | 90 | $38,506 |
| Mansfield University Of Pennsylvania | 92 | $38,752 |
| University Of Nevada Reno | 88 | $38,865 |
| Spalding University | 96 | $39,278 |
| Western Washington University | 88 | $39,495 |
| Wilson College | 92 | $39,854 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | 97 | 28% |
| Jacksonville University | 90 | 32% |
| Grand View University | 92 | 32% |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | 92 | 32% |
| North Dakota State University Main Campus | 93 | 32% |
| Union College | 96 | 32% |
| Lindenwood University | 88 | 32% |
| Nyack College | 98 | 31% |
| South Dakota State University | 92 | 31% |
| Lubbock Christian University | 90 | 30% |
| Maranatha Baptist University | 91 | 30% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | 89 | 30% |
| University Of The Incarnate Word | 88 | 29% |
| The University Of Montana | 88 | 29% |
| Sonoma State University | 90 | 29% |
| Marshall University | 91 | 29% |
| University Of Nebraska At Kearney | 94 | 28% |
| University Of Northern Colorado | 91 | 28% |
| Tougaloo College | 91 | 27% |
| William Paterson University Of New Jersey | 93 | 27% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | 79% | $5,111 |
| University Of Toledo | 81% | $5,491 |
| Iowa State University | 86% | $4,732 |
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