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Start your climb to greater heights at Western Kentucky University
Our students don’t simply graduate with a diploma; they gain experience that helps them stand out above the rest. Our professors and advisors will go beyond knowing your name—they will work with you to prepare you for a real-world career. Plus, with over 100,000 alumni across the world, you’ll be part of a WKU network that wants you to succeed.
The unparalleled WKU experience doesn’t stop with academics:
Come be a Hilltopper and experience everything the WKU community has to offer.
Vibrant Student Life - Join one of WKU’s 300+ student organizations. Study around the globe. Attend a home Hilltopper sporting event or enjoy the Preston Center, where you can work out, swim, play basketball, or rent equipment for an outdoor excursion.
A Beautiful Campus - Our postcard-worthy campus is dotted with cherry trees and offers beautiful spaces, both indoors and out, where you can meet up with friends, study, or grab a bite to eat. WKU students love The Hill, because it’s more than just a school, it’s their home.
Our Welcoming City - The city of Bowling Green, Kentucky surrounds our hilltop campus and was recently recognized by Time magazine and Reader’s Digest as one of the best places to live in the United States. It boasts amusement parks, caves, museums, restaurants, shopping, performing arts, and more.
WKU is a student-centered university with a focus on applied research.
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Over 200 Academic Programs, including: