Colleges · Bowling Green
Colleges in Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green is home to 2 colleges with about 16,889 students on campus. The largest is Western Kentucky University.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Bowling Green
Students on campus
16,889fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Western Kentucky University13,432 on campus
Most selective
Western Kentucky Universityadmits 94% of applicants
Lowest net price
Western Kentucky University$10,990 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Bowling Green
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Bowling Green: PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green, Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green, Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology, Regina Webb Academy (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Bowling Green
0 more colleges are within 30 miles of Bowling Green.
Western Kentucky UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bowling Green1.4 mi13,432 studentsSouthcentral Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bowling Green2.4 mi3,457 studentsVolunteer State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Gallatin42.6 mi4,290 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Bowling Green. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.