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Western Kentucky University (WKU) is located in Bowling Green, the third largest city on Kentucky. The WKU DPT Program is a new DPT program accepted their inaugural class in June of 2013. Their mission is directed at serving both the healthcare and preventative needs of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

KEY POINTS

  • Granted a Candidate for Accreditation Status by CAPTE April 24, 2013
  • The DPT program has 4 faculty
  • Students will participate in extensive clinical instruction during the 3-year program
  • Bowling Green’s metro population is approximately 16,000

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    DETAILS

    4 year ⇒ Public
    21,110 (undergrads 18,101)
    30
    No
    Yes

    LOCATION

    www.wku.edu
    270-745-4071
    1906 College Heights Blvd. Bowling Green, KY 42101   Show On Map

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    Cost

    In-State Out-State
    Tuition *: $69,620 $86,966
    Fees: $4,000 $4,000
    Living: $23,208 $23,208
    Total: $96,828 $114,174
    * Estimated cost of 3 year program
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    Prerequisites

    GPA CRITERIA

    Overall Prerequisite
    Min. Required 2.75 2.75
    Avg. Acceptance 3.53 3.54

    DETAILS

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    required: 0 hrs
    recommended: 100 hrs


    GRE CRITERIA

    Measure Min Required Avg Score Ranges
    Verbal na 151 130-170
    Quantitative na 154 130-170
    Analytical na 4.0 0-6
    Measure Min Required Avg Score Ranges
    Verbal na na 0 - 100%
    Quantitative na na 0 - 100%
    Analytical na na 0 - 100%
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  • Bachelor's degree and GRE are required for the PTCAS application
  • High school students MUST contact the institution about guaranteed freshman-entry
  • The GRE® General Test: Preferred - 1000 or higher (combined)

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    SOURCES:
    Offering: WKU Program Timeline, NCES, WKU DPT Faculty, Wikipedia
    Cost Sources: Tuition (118 credit hours), Fees (limited information found - rounded estimate with minimum books/no insurance), Off Campus Living Cost
    Prerequisites: PTCAS, WKU DPT Prerequisites
    Success: Graduation Rate: no graduated class - first class accepted June 2013
    Note: Data may have a variance over time. For the most accurate data please view the source links. 1 Some schools combine fees and tuition together.