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Western Kentucky University — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

Western Kentucky University is a public, doctoral / research institution in Kentucky. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

93.9%

open admissions

SAT median

971

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 94/100; Denied 6/100
  • Admitted 94/100
  • Denied 6/100

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 420-530. 200 800 25-75 percentile

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 420-520. 200 800 25-75 percentile

ACT composite range (admitted students)

ACT composite range (admitted students) Range from 1 to 36; 25-75 band 16-21. 1 36 25-75 percentile

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 93.9%. Most selective 0%–10% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50% Moderately selective 50%–75% ► Open 75%–100% 93.9%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 74.3%, Black 9%, Hispanic 6.5%, Two or more 4.4%, Asian 3.5%, Unknown 1.4%, Non-resident 0.6%, Native 0.3%, Pacific Islander 0.1%. 74.3% 9.0% White 74.3% Black 9.0% Hispanic 6.5% Two or more 4.4% Asian 3.5% Unknown 1.4% Non-resident 0.6% Native 0.3% Pacific Islander 0.1%

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