Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University is a public four-year institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, set within a small city environment. The university enrolls 19,863 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 53 out of 100. Its completion rate is 54% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 78% (IPEDS 2023).

Western Kentucky University offers a broad range of career-focused programs. Health and workforce-related offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate, bachelor's, and certificate levels, Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the associate and bachelor's levels, and Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician and Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator at the certificate and associate levels respectively. Technical programs include Industrial Technology/Technician and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician at the associate level, and Engineering/Industrial Management at the bachelor's level.

Situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky's third-largest city, Western Kentucky University draws students from across the state and region. The university's diverse program mix in healthcare, engineering technology, and management makes it a notable option for students seeking applied credentials in south-central Kentucky.