Admission & test scores

Western Kentucky University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 840–1050 on the SAT. Western Kentucky University admits 94% of applicants — largely open. 78% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range840–1050middle half of admits
ACT midpoint—admitted students
Acceptance rate94%largely open
First-year retention78%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
840
Average
971
75th percentile
1050

A quarter of admitted students scored below 840 and a quarter above 1050. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 12,155.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland 971 18 82% $8,229
Bethel University McKenzie, Tennessee 972 18 60% $18,712
Hampton University Hampton, Virginia 969 — 62% $30,592
Coppin State University Baltimore, Maryland 975 — 46% $7,100
Alabama State University Montgomery, Alabama 976 18 98% $11,248
Columbus State University Columbus, Georgia 977 21 99% $5,898

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Western Kentucky University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Western Kentucky University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 840 and 1050 on the SAT, with an average of 971. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Western Kentucky University require?
ACT figures are not published for this institution.
How hard is it to get into Western Kentucky University?
Western Kentucky University admits 94% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 78% return for a second year.
Does Western Kentucky University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.