Western Kentucky University College Portrait

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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	21,110

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	18,101

Women	10,412	58%
Men	7,689	42%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	47	<1%
Asian	167	1%
African American / Black	1,997	11%
Hispanic	391	2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	15	<1%
White	14,335	79%
Two or More Races	333	2%
International	518	3%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	298	2%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do WKU undergraduates call home?

Kentucky	81%
Other US States & Territories	16%
Other Countries	3%

How old are WKU undergraduates?
Average Age	23
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	21%

Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students	45%