Overview

Why study Accounting at Western Kentucky University?

Lots of reasons! Here are just a few:

WKU Accounting graduates have one of the highest passage rates for the CPA Exam (for schools in Kentucky and surrounding areas with undergraduate accounting programs).
The Department of Accounting and the Gordon Ford College of Business both are accredited by the AACSB – International. Of the 12,000 collegiate business schools world-wide, there are 876 business institutions in 57 countries and territories that have earned AACSB Accreditation. Similarly, 190 institutions hold an additional, specialization AACSB Accreditation for their accounting programs.
Through the Accounting JUMP program, undergraduates can pursue both the Bachelor and Master (MAcc) degrees concurrently (WKU is the only university in Kentucky offering this path for students to obtain the 150 hours needed for the CPA certificate).
The accounting programs at WKU focus on developing the communication, problem-solving, team building, and technical competencies necessary for a professional accounting career.
All upper-level accounting courses are taught by full-time faculty with their PhD. All accounting faculty hold a professional certification (CPA, CMA, CGFM, CIA, CFE).
All accounting faculty have relevant real-world experience. While the faculty are excellent classroom instructors, they are also engaging individuals who enjoy serving as professional mentors to our accounting students.
Upper-level accounting classes have a very low faculty/student ratio.
Many accounting students participate in the University's Honors program and/or take advantage of Study Abroad & Global Learning opportunities.
Over 65% of senior accounting students have career-related experiences prior to graduation. WKU's Career Development Center and the Department of Accounting provide Academic and Career Orientation sessions designed specifically for accounting majors
WKU is the only institution in the entire region to accept the High School "Pilot Project" Advanced Placement (AP) course and give students who successfully pass ( score a 3 or higher) the AP test 3hrs credit for our ACCT 200 course. WKU is among very few institutions in the U.S. offering this service to students!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Accounting
Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting Information Systems
Federal Taxation- Individuals
Auditing Assurance Services
Senior Assessment-ACCT

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application (open WKU application for admission)
Minimum academic requirements: Freshmen: 2.5 GPA / Transfer:* 2.0 GPA
*Students with 24 or more earned hours of college credit
English proficiency requirements
$75 non-refundable application fee
Official Academic Records from schools attended with grades and any degrees/diplomas/certificates received. Should also include a literal English translation.
Financial Evidence of Support must be provided to obtain an I-20
Students transferring from within the US will need to fill out the Transfer-In Form

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29030 USD / year

≈ 29030 USD / year
Out-of-State

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12072 USD / year

≈ 12072 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why study Accounting at Western Kentucky University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bowling Green

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