Western Kentucky University Tuition And Expenses
| ost of Attendance | In-state: $22,229 Out-of-state: $37,539 |
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $10,202 Out-of-state: $25,512 |
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Room and Board |
$8,328 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
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Other Expenses |
$2,699 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment |
Western Kentucky University Applying For Financial Aid
| fa.help@wku.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 002002 | Free |
Western Kentucky University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 2,703 (88.1%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,037 (75.4%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,007 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 717 (35.7%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 36% |
| Average Award | $13,586 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 1,199 (59.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,387 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 1,263 (62.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,078 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 1,783 (88.8%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 441 (14.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,769 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 10,141 (78.4%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 8,053 (79.4%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 7,897 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 2,584 (32.7%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 33% |
| Average Award | $14,221 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 5,106 (64.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,165 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 5,499 (69.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,933 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 5,448 (69.0%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,656 (12.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,745 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 61% |
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| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $28,081 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
50.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
20.0% |
Western Kentucky University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education |
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Number of Awards |
4,001 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards |
510 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Leadership, Memberships |
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Number of Awards |
760 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Adult Students, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Ethnic Background, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
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Number of Awards |
1,249 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,050 |