Western Kentucky University SAT and ACT scores
Bowling Green, KY · public college · 14,590 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Western Kentucky University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Western Kentucky University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Western Kentucky University scored 840 to 1050, with an average of 971. A score at or above 950 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Western Kentucky University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 16 to 21. A 21 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Western Kentucky University require the SAT or ACT?
Western Kentucky University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Western Kentucky University accept the CLT?
Western Kentucky University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Kentucky with similar scores
- Spalding UniversitySAT 875–1038
- Eastern Kentucky UniversitySAT 880–1080
- Union Commonwealth UniversityACT 15–22
- Kentucky State UniversityACT 14–17
- Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeSAT 890–1130
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Eastern New Mexico UniversitySAT 830–1060
- Jackson State UniversitySAT 820–1070
- Bennett CollegeSAT 820–1060
- Coppin State UniversitySAT 880–1020
- Fairmont State UniversitySAT 810–1070
- Hampton UniversitySAT 790–1090
More about Western Kentucky University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Western Kentucky University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026