Western Kentucky University College Portrait
Western Kentucky University1906 College Heights Blvd. Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-2551
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Western Kentucky University
First-Time, Full-Time Students
| Description | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Graduated from Western Kentucky University with 4-year degree | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 22.9% | 43.9% | 49.0% |
| % Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.8% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| % Graduated with 2-year degree | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Total % Graduated | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 27.0% | 52.0% | 60.1% |
| % Enrolled at Western Kentucky University | 97.8% | 73.5% | 64.7% | 37.8% | 14.7% | 6.8% |
| % Enrolled at other 4-year institutions | 0.1% | 6.8% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| % Enrolled at other 2-year institutions | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| Total % Enrolled | 98.3% | 87.0% | 81.8% | 53.1% | 26.0% | 15.6% |
| Student Success & Progress | 98.3% | 87.5% | 83.4% | 80.1% | 78.0% | 75.7% |
First-Time, Full-Time Transfer Students
| Description | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Graduated from Western Kentucky University with 4-year degree | 0.3% | 11.6% | 35.4% | 68.3% | 74.3% | 77.6% |
| % Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree | 0.0% | 0.2% | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 7.2% |
| % Graduated with 2-year degree | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Total % Graduated | 1.3% | 13.7% | 39.5% | 74.8% | 81.2% | 86.5% |
| % Enrolled at Western Kentucky University | 96.2% | 62.3% | 34.8% | 14.2% | 7.0% | 3.8% |
| % Enrolled at other 4-year institutions | 0.0% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| % Enrolled at other 2-year institutions | 0.3% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Total % Enrolled | 96.5% | 73.1% | 43.4% | 22.5% | 14.4% | 9.4% |
| Student Success & Progress | 97.8% | 86.8% | 82.9% | 97.3% | 95.6% | 95.9% |
