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About This Campus
Western Kentucky University is a comprehensive research-based university. WKU's mission is to prepare students to be productive, engaged leaders in a global society. WKU aspires to be the university of choice for students who are dedicated to academic excellence. The university offers an inviting, nurturing, and challenging environment, responsive to the intellectual, social, and cultural needs of a diverse learning community. The Spirit on WKU's campus is dynamic and upbeat, with Bowling Green being a quintessential college town and campus at its center. WKU offers countless ways for students to be involved on campus, from over 350 student organizations and leadership/volunteerism opportunities to a robust intramural sports program and outdoor recreation activities center. WKU also presents a series of cultural advancement programs each year, including musical performances and presentations by artists, activists, and authors. We are always excited to welcome NSE students to campusLocation Information
The Hill commands an impressive view of Bowling Green, an attractive city of 60,000, approximately 75 miles from Nashville. The region features great outdoor recreation and cultural attractions usually only found in larger cities. From the many city parks to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center and the Bowling Green Ballpark, home to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, the community offers your choice of activities. We are also within 30 minutes of Mammoth Cave National Park.Helpful Information
The cost of off-campus housing, food and other life necessities is lower than many larger U.S. cities. While we recommend that students live on campus, there are several off-campus options within walking distance to campus. WKU offers an excellent bus system travelling to the historical downtown square and main shopping centers. Once you experience being a Hilltopper, you will remain one for life. Go Tops!Fast Facts
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| Location | | Bowling Green |
| Population | | 114,000 |
| Enrollment | | 20,277 |
| Language | | English |
| Calendar | | Semester |
| Canada | | Home & Host |
| Fall | | 08/23-12/10 |
| Spring | | 01/18-5/6 |
Campus Diversity
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| 1st Nation/Native | | 1% |
| Asian | | 2% |
| Black | | 9% |
| Hawaiian/P.I. | | 0% |
| Hispanic/Latino | | 3% |
| Two or more | | 3% |
| White | | 77% |
| Other | | 5% |
| International | | 0% |