Public school in Kentucky with 14,700 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
98%
Women
99%
Men
97%
Total number of applicants
7,255
Women: 64%
Men: 36%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
40%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$21,700
Out-of-state
$37,708
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$11,303
$30,001–48,000
$16,192
$48,001–75,000
$15,852
$75,001–110,000
$15,859
Over $110,000
$16,059
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 10%
ACT: 95%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
2,832
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
64%
Enrolled men:
36%
6-year graduation rate
52%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
71%
Student diversity
Very low diversity
International students
4%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 2%
Black: 9%
Hispanic: 4%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 5%
White: 81%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
18:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Conference USA
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Conference USA
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Location
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Southeast
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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