Western Kentucky University

It is not difficult to get into Western Kentucky University. The acceptance rate at Western Kentucky University is 97%. Out of 7,505 applications received in 2023, 7,276 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Western Kentucky University, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the fee for the application is $50.

Western Kentucky University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Western Kentucky University's admissions stats.

Western Kentucky University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	23.6%
Mean SAT Score	1076
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	7.7%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	84.1%
Waitlist	No

Western Kentucky University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Western Kentucky University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	–

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Applying Early to Western Kentucky University?

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Western Kentucky University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Western Kentucky University Admissions

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Transferring to Western Kentucky University

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Western Kentucky University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Western Kentucky University

What does Western Kentucky University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Western Kentucky University for more information on admission factors.

Western Kentucky University Application Requirements

To apply to Western Kentucky University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Western Kentucky University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	1. Have at least a 2.00 unweighted high school GPA. 2. Students with a 2.00 - 2.49 unweighted high school GPA must achieve a Composite Admission Index (CAI) score of at least 60. 3. Students with a 2.50 unweighted high school GPA or greater are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission.
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Western Kentucky University?

Students admitted to Western Kentucky University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 36.2% submitted a class rank. At Western Kentucky University 23.6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 47.7% were in the top 25% and 78.1% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Western Kentucky University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	10.29%
3.75 and 3.99	28.28%
3.50 and 3.74	19.41%
3.25 and 3.49	15.78%
3.00 and 3.24	10.98%
2.50 and 2.9	12.25%
2.00 and 2.49	2.94%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Western Kentucky University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Western Kentucky University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 7.7% of Western Kentucky University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 84.1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Western Kentucky University?

To be competitive with other Western Kentucky University applicants, you should aim to score between 990 and 1160 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Western Kentucky University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1160 and 25% of scored lower than 990, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Western Kentucky University student is 1076.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Western Kentucky University students scored 580 or higher and 75% of students scored 500 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Western Kentucky University students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 500 or higher.

To be most competitive at Western Kentucky University, you should strive to earn between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Western Kentucky University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Western Kentucky University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Western Kentucky University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Western Kentucky University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Western Kentucky University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Western Kentucky University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Western Kentucky University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Western Kentucky University.

Does Western Kentucky University accept transfer credits?

✅ Western Kentucky University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Western Kentucky University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Western Kentucky University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Western Kentucky University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Western Kentucky University?

❌ No, Western Kentucky University is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to submit your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Western Kentucky University's acceptance rate?

✅ Western Kentucky University's acceptance rate is 97%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Western Kentucky University?

❌ Western Kentucky University does not offer early decision.

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