Under 3% of the students at Western Kentucky University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $24,815 | $40,823 |
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $10,708 | $10,708 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation & Other | $2,115 | $2,115 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 94% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 37% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 41% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 52% |
The Honors Program at Western Kentucky University offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. Honors Programs are either more in-depth programs in a specific field of study or are programs that offer a broader scope of study as opposed to a regular program. Check out the program and its requirements and also if your program is offered for your major/are of interest.
Western Kentucky University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Western Kentucky University was 3.20.
In 2020, 10% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 480 | 500 |
| 75th Percentile | 580 | 600 |
In 2020, 95% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 19 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 26 | - |
| General Studies |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Psychology, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Psychology, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Agriculture, General |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management |
| General Studies |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General |
| Criminology |
| Broadcast Journalism |
| Public Relations/Image Management |