Western kentucky university

Welcome to Western Kentucky University (WKU), home of the Hilltoppers. Our hilltop campus is a place of beauty and friendliness. WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a city with a population of more than 60,000 approximately 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville. WKU's Regional Campuses are located in Glasgow, Owensboro, and Elizabethtown-Fort Knox. Schedule a tour or visit our virtural tour to view our distinctive landmark on a hill overlooking the city.

• WKU host 20,000 students out of 1,300 international students from over 80 countries
• An average student-faculty ratio of the class is 18:1
• One of the top Honors programs in the USA
• WKU is only the fourth university in USA to be designated as "Safe Community" by the National Safety Council