What division is Western Kentucky?

Western Kentucky competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Conference USA.

What GPA do you need for Western Kentucky?

The average GPA at Western Kentucky is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Western Kentucky?

Western Kentucky has an enrollment of approximately 12,155 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Kentucky?

Western Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 94%.

How do I get recruited to play at Western Kentucky?

To get recruited at Western Kentucky, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Western Kentucky's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Western Kentucky

Bowling Green, KYFBSConference USA

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

12,155

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

94%

Acceptance

56%

Graduation

78%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

Western Kentucky is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Conference USA, located in Bowling Green, KY. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Western Kentucky, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

56%

Acceptance

94%

Student:Faculty

19:1

Avg SAT

977

Retention

78%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$38,156

Coaching Staff206 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Western Kentucky Athletics

Western Kentucky is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Bowling Green, KY, competing in the Conference USA. With an enrollment of 12,155 students, Western Kentucky offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Western Kentucky with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Western Kentucky is 3.3. The school maintains a 56% graduation rate.

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