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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
16,545
Total Undergrads
Including 3,751 Part-time
3,377
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 93 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
59% Women
41% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Sun Belt Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

7
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $160,380)
8
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $81,068)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 79 69 Yes -
Baseball 31 - - -
Basketball 14 12 - Yes
Football 104 - - Yes
Golf 13 10 - -
Soccer - 32 Yes Yes
Softball - 20 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 30 29 - -
Tennis 12 8 Yes -
Volleyball - 13 Yes Yes
Badminton - - Yes Yes
Bowling - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Fencing - - Yes -
Field Hockey - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes Yes
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - - Yes
Track and Field, X-Country - - - Yes
Water Sports - - - Yes

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.1%
Black/non-Hispanic 10.5%
Hispanic 1.4%
Non-resident alien 2.9%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 1.2%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 82.6%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 3
Drug Law Violation 116
Liquor Law Violation 16
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 73
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Brooke from Lexington, KY
  • 5
  • “The dorms are so fun & unique. At least once a week, the dorms share different activities with us students in the lobby. The people are always so friendly and…”

  • Jan-17-2012 » Read More
  • Brian from Mc Kee, KY
  • 4
  • “Residence halls at WKU are all newly renovated. Each residence hall has a study space and laundry facilities that are spacious and clean. WKU's residence halls are better than most…”

  • Oct-15-2012 » Read More
  • Haley from Madisonville, KY
  • 3
  • “We have a lot of community activities that revolve around the dorms such and dances and potlucks. I wish the other students would respect the dorm facilities more. …”

  • Sep-21-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 5
  • Kristyn from KY
  • May-23-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Plenty of options. Subway, Topper Cafe, Downing University Center, Panda Express, and several others.

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  • 4
  • Ann-Morgan from Lebanon, KY
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    WKU has an array of options that will appeal to any one's taste buds. There is Chinese, Mexican, and American options, as well as a buffet style cafeteria. WKU is also currently expanding its food options.

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  • 2
  • Asia from Whites Creek, TN
  • May-20-2013 I am a current student here

    Right now there are many renovations so that means less choices for now. Most people don't realize there are a few food places at the top of the hill, they just close early.

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  • 5
  • Joshua from Franklin, KY
  • May-19-2013 I am a current student here

    Panda Express, Izzie's are some of the best places to eat. There is also a very diverse and plenty of selection of what to eat.

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  • 5
  • Taylor from Louisville, KY
  • Apr-21-2013 I am a current student here

    So many different options and growing! With the current construction of our DUC dining hall, we plan on adding many more food options within the next year.

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  • 5
  • Samuel from Bowling Green, KY
  • Mar-24-2013 I am a current student here

    There is a huge variety of restaurants on campus with everything from Chick-Fil-A to Popeyes to Panda Express. There is even a sit down style restaurant called Red Zone, which is my personal favorite.

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  • 5
  • Isabella from Hendersonville, TN
  • Mar-15-2013 I am a current student here

    I have no complaints on the food offered at my school. I have never had any issues finding something to fill my stomach. They provide a vast amount of restaurants at my disposal, and my meal swipes on my ID card make eating very convenient.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Kristyn from KY
  • May-23-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    There are several sororities and fraternities that are part of the Greek Life. Everyone can get involved in Greek Week. It is fun and entertaining.

    » Read More
  • 0
  • Taylor from Louisville, KY
  • Apr-21-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is very strong on this campus but also not the most important thing. Non-greeks and greeks blend perfectly together.

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