Western Kentucky University, KY
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
93%
Tuition
in-state: $9,912, out-of-state: $24,792
Eligibility For Public Schools
Both
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#32 in Regional Universities South
Scholarships
Academic Merit Awards
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Academic Merit Awards
Academic Merit Awards
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Academic Merit Awards
Academic Merit Awards
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Academic Merit Awards
Academic Merit Awards
Type
Automatic
Amount
$8,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Academic Merit Awards
Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program
The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship (WRKS) helps Kentuckians who have not yet earned an associate's degree afford an industry-recognized certificate or credential.
Student must:
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Be a Kentucky resident
Be a high school or GED graduate
Have not earned an associate's or higher degree
Alumni Grant
Type
Competitive
Amount
varies
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
1020
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Non-resident beginning freshmen, with an ACT composite score of 20 (SAT total score of 1020) or higher and a high school GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), qualify for a reduced tuition rate (equivalent to the Tuition Incentive Program rate).
Non-resident readmit students or students transferring from an accredited college or university, with a cumulative college GPA of 2.2 or higher and at least 24 credit hours completed, qualify for a reduced tuition rate
Cherry Presidential Finalist
Type
Competitive
Amount
$12,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1360
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
CHERRY PRESIDENTIAL FINALIST - Students with a minimum 3.8 unweighted GPA and a minimum 31 ACT (1360 SAT) qualify to compete for WKU?s most prestigious scholarship, the Cherry Presidential.
Cherry Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$16,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1360
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
CHERRY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Students with a minimum 3.8 unweighted GPA and a minimum 31 ACT (1360 SAT) qualify to compete for WKU?s most prestigious scholarship, the Cherry Presidential.
Cornelius A. Martin Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
940
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Underrepresented minority students with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and a minimum 20 ACT (940 SAT) qualify for a Targeted Award.
To be considered for this Targeted Award, students must have a complete application package on file. The value of this Targeted Award is $2,500 per academic year ($10,000 over a four year period).
Departmental Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Departmental Scholarships
Students should check with their college as well as the individual programs within their college for information about available departmental scholarships.
The general application, required to apply for departmental scholarships, is available at http://wku.academicworks.com. The deadline to apply for the following academic year for departmental scholarships is February 1st.
Students selected for departmental scholarships will be notified of the award and the award will be applied to the student?s account.
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
The KEES Scholarship is for Kentucky high school graduates, and is administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). The amount of KEES the student is eligible for is determined while they are in high school.
Students must have graduated from a Kentucky high school to receive any KEES award.
KEES is paid for a maximum of 8 semesters, and must be used within 5 years of the student?s high school graduation.
KEES can be used for fall and spring semesters only, KEES cannot be used for summer or winter terms.
To be considered ?On Track? to graduate, students must earn an average of at least 12 hours per semester.
Students must maintain a minimum gpa of at least a 2.5 and be considered On Track to retain their full KEES. KEES may be cut in half if the student is not considered On Track to graduate, and has a minimum gpa of a 2.5.
Non Resident International Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Non-Resident/International Scholarship
Non-Resident students (excluding those residing in an eligible Tuition Incentive Program county) and International students with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and a minimum 25 ACT (1130 SAT) qualify for a Targeted Award.
Targeted Award For Gatton & Craft Academy Graduates
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Gatton & Craft Academy Graduates
Graduates of Gatton Academy or Craft Academy with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and a minimum 25 ACT (1130 SAT) qualify for a Targeted Award.
Teacher Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $5000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Teacher Scholarship Program
The Teacher Scholarship Program provides financial aid to Kentucky students pursuing initial teacher certification at participating Kentucky colleges.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be a Kentucky resident.
Be admitted into a teacher education program at a participating school.
Be enrolled full-time unless enrolled for the final term of a teacher certification program and less than full-time enrollment is required to complete the program.
Demonstrate financial need.
Meet school?s satisfactory academic progress requirements.
Teach one semester in Kentucky for each semester the scholarship is received.
Repay the scholarship plus interest if does not complete program or service requirement.
Tuition Incentive Program Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 440-570 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 440-560 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Students residing in an eligible Tuition Incentive Program county with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and a minimum 25 ACT (1130 SAT) qualify for a Targeted Award.
To be considered for this Targeted Award, students must have a complete application package on file by January 15.
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CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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