Western Kentucky University

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#137 Overall Score: 31.0 Best Online Bachelors Programs

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Bachelor's Program Overview

Western Kentucky University, a public institution, has been offering online bachelor's degree programs since 1998-1999. All of the classes are recorded and archived online, so students can access lecture material at their own convenience. When applying for the online programs at Western Kentucky University, it's important to note that the deadline is August 1.

Quick Stats
Academic year founded 1998-1999
Total enrollment N/A
2012-2013 Tuition $424 per credit (in-state)
$424 per credit (out-of-state)
Application deadline August 1
Admissions URL http://www.wku.edu/Info/Admissions/
Admissions e-mail admission@wku.edu

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U.S. News Rankings

Faculty Credentials & Training rank 148
Faculty Credentials & Training score 20.0
Student Services & Technology rank 19
Student Services & Technology score 46.9
Student Engagement rank 121
Student Engagement score 28.5

Applying

Application deadline (U.S. residents) August 1
Application deadline (international students) April 1
Priority application deadline August 1
Admissions website http://www.wku.edu/Info/Admissions/
Director of admissions Scott Gordon
Admissions phone (270) 745-2551
Admissions E-mail admission@wku.edu
Denies admittance to qualified applicants No

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Academics

Maximum class size 30
Full-time instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online N/A
Part-time instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online N/A
Average online teaching experience N/A
Five most popular majors
Information Technology 1%
Engineering/Industrial Management 1%
Sociology 1%
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other 1%
Social Sciences, General 1%
Can earn degree entirely online Depends
Can earn degree entirely outside U.S. Yes
One-year retention rates N/A
Graduation rates N/A

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Student Body

Total enrollment N/A
Student gender distribution N/A
New students who are first-time freshmen 4%
Average student age N/A

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Technology & Support

Required Internet speed 256k
Instructor response expected within (hours) 48
24-7 live tech support No

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Paying for School

In-state, out-of-district tuition for U.S. students (per credit) $424
Out-of-state tuition for U.S. students (per credit) $424
Tuition for international students (per credit) $424
Financial aid available Both institutional and federal aid are available

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