Established in 1906, Western Kentucky University is a public university in the United States. It welcomes around 11,000+ students from all across the globe annually.
Founded by A.W.Mell, the WKU was originally a business school during the 20th century. It then developed and became a university offering more than 250 courses in various fields.
Western Kentucky University is a student-centered, applied research-based organization. Divided among five significant colleges, the university has made a mark in the global education standards. It was ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the Western region of institutes in 2020.
The University's main campus is at Bowling Green, with 3 more regional campuses located at Elizabethtown – Fort Knox, Glasgow, and Owensboro. The Bowling Green campus is spread over 200 acres of land and has produced some huge names in the sports of Athletics and Basketball. The University campus houses the Gordon Ford College of Business, Ogden College of Science And Engineering, and Potter College of Arts and Letters, among other colleges.
The University offers 92 graduate and certificate programs mainly in the fields of Accountancy, Arts, Education, Business Administration, Health and Public Administration, Sciences, Social work, Physical Therapy, and Psychology.
Around 95% of students receive financial aid at the University.
The TopDollar Scholarship Portal is an easy way to apply for financial aid at the university.
The Tuition Incentive Program Scholarships provide USD 2,500 (Rs. 2,00,000) per year for four years, and a merit scholarship known as Targeted Non-Resident Scholarship provides up to USD 40,000 (Rs. 31,50,000) in four years to the first-year students.
1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101, United States