Western Kentucky University
Academics Summary
Western Kentucky University has a graduation rate of 57% and offers 120 majors. Its student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
Academics Stats
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
77%
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
AP Credit Policy
Students may earn college credit through the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board upon attaining the minimum score on the AP examination. The AP credit will not count toward WKU residence credit nor will it be used to compute grade point averages, since a letter grade will not be given. The Office of the Registrar notifies students of their eligibility for credit upon receiving an application for admission and the official AP score report. Students will receive the credit during the first semester of enrollment. Although students may receive credit hours by exam, duplicate credit may not be earned.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college"s website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
- No majors found
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cooperative Education
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
- Weekend College
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