About WKU
平坦的道路是容易的，但对于有灵感的人来说，有一种精神可以点燃欲望 to climb higher.
Welcome to Western Kentucky University (WKU), home of the Hilltoppers. Our hilltop campus is a place of beauty and friendliness. WKU位于十大菠菜最稳定正规平台鲍灵格林市，一个人口超过6万的城市 大约在路易斯维尔以南110英里，纳什维尔以北65英里处. WKU's 地区校区位于格拉斯哥，欧文斯伯勒和伊丽莎白镇-诺克斯堡. Schedule a tour or visit our virtual tour to view our distinctive landmark on a hill overlooking the city.
西堪萨斯大学的本科学部提供四年制课程，最终获得学士学位 艺术，美术学士，跨学科研究学士，学士 理学学士、护理理学学士、音乐学士和理学学士 of Social Work degrees. Ninety-four (94) academic majors that lead to the baccalaureate degree and seventy-five (75) academic minors are available. A number of professional and pre-professional advising tracks provide additional options.
此外，西堪萨斯大学提供六(6)个副学士学位课程，六十九(69)个证书课程 项目:48个硕士学位项目，2个专业学位项目 and four (4) doctoral degree programs.
Hilltoppers know that life at the top is worth the climb.
The WKU Mission
十大菠菜最稳定正规平台(WKU)培养各种背景的学生，使他们富有成效， engaged, and socially responsible citizen-leaders of a global society. The University 提供研究，服务和终身学习的机会，为学生，教师， and other constituents. WKU enriches the quality of life for those within its reach.
Learn about our vision and values
Scholars
每年，西堪萨斯大学的学生都能获得著名的学术奖学金和国家认可. Some of these recognitions include the Harry S. Truman Scholar, Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship, Charles B. Rangel Scholars, Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Critical Language Scholarship, David M. Boren Scholarship, and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
WKU在首届吉尔曼顶级生产机构名单上得到认可 “优先成就”排行榜是针对海外最具多样性的院校 留学目的地和送出国大学生最多的第一代，种族 or ethnic minority students and students studying in STEM fields. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships are sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs.
WKU连续四年，五次被评为最佳制作人 of Fulbright U.S. Students. 2017-18年度，西堪萨斯大学在全国硕士学位授予中并列第四 institutions. Awardees either conduct independent research, study, or arts projects 或在全球140个国家教授英语和美国文化 up to a year.
Academic Rankings
在2017-18学年，西堪萨斯大学获得了超过35项学术领域的最高认可 programs. U.S. News reported WKU one of the top public schools and within the best colleges for veterans. U.S. News also ranked WKU’s MBA program #72. In addition, WKU was named #1 Value College in the Top Best Online Colleges in Kentucky. Nationally, WKU是最实惠的城市生活垃圾硕士课程在线学院的前五名 in Education Technology, and Master in Teacher degrees.
Alumni
The WKU family extends to a large community of alumni across the world. Students have 和我们一起开始了他们的事业，然后毕业了，成为了格莱美奖得主 音乐家，开创性的科学家和研究人员，全国公认的教育家， 成功的企业家，艾美奖得主，以及电视、戏剧、 and movies. All of them began their journey at WKU.
十大菠菜最稳定正规平台也保持着长期以来作为顶级学校的地位 journalism. WKU在2018年和几年都获得了赫斯特校际综合奖 prior. 2018年，WKU还获得了多媒体和新闻摄影的第一名 with individual student awards. WKU’s College Heights Herald and Talisman won three 2017-18年度的领跑者奖，这是全国学生出版物的最高荣誉.
ADMINISTRATION
The President’s Cabinet is comprised of the University President and senior administrators. These individuals 向校长汇报，并负责共同决定大学的工作 制定政策，并为机构的所有职能提供战略领导和监督.
ACCREDITATIONS
Western Kentucky U这所大学是由南方学院和学校协会委员会认证的 授予大专、学士、硕士、专科和博士学位 degrees. Learn more about our accreditations.
COLLEGES
“从我很小的时候起，我就把自己看作是一个会继续做一些事情的人 extraordinary. I could not be more thankful for such an opportunity
that would only be available to me here at WKU.”
Tomo Brown, WKU Honors College
THE SPIRIT MAKES THE MASTER
“柱廊计划”是西堪萨斯大学特色通识教育课程的名称. WKU在2014年采用了柱廊计划，以确保每个学生都拥有 一定的学术技能，广博的人文知识，以及对世界的欣赏 国家和世界上存在的思想和观点的多样性.
Online Programs at WKU have been ranked in the top 5 by US News & World Report. WKU 在线提供90个在线学位和证书课程，包括更多 than 50 associate, bachelor and master’s degrees. More than 1,700 classes are offered via web each year. Classes follow a term–based calendar.
Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science in Kentucky
西堪萨斯大学是十大菠菜最稳定正规平台卡罗尔·马丁·加顿数学与科学学院的所在地 为十大菠菜最稳定正规平台一所聪明、积极向上的高中提供住宿项目 对从事科学、技术、 engineering, and mathematics. Gatton was named the top high school in America by Newsweek 《十大菠菜最稳定正规平台》连续三年入选《十大菠菜最稳定正规平台》 连续九年入选精英学校榜单.
研究生院既是准毕业生的联络点，也是应届毕业生的联络点 作为所有研究生课程的学生和教师之间的联络人. 我们随时准备分享信息，并为研究生学习提供进一步的方向 in more than 90 degree and certificate programs.
Dixie & Peter Mahurin Honors College at WKU
马胡林荣誉学院为1300多名学者提供服务，其中包括14名行政人员 专业人员和7名教师，提供250多个荣誉课程，毕业生200多名 scholars annually. The average incoming ACT/SAT score for freshman is 30/1300, ranking the College in the top 3% of the nation. The College continues its mission to attract 为WKU提供全国最优秀的学生，并提供智力和社交社区 一所私立文理学院结合了各种优秀的专业知识 faculty and research facilities of a large public university.
“I was recruited by 5 to 10 schools for soccer.
我选择了西堪萨斯大学，因为它是一个真正有家的感觉的校园.”
Shayna Dheel, WKU Soccer
