by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Studies is a concentration offered under the liberal arts general studies major at Western Kentucky University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in general studies, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,104 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $450 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,802 | $26,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,044 | $10,044 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WKU offers online options in its general studies associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in general studies in 2019-2020, 62.7% of them were women. This is in the same ballpark of the nationwide number of 62.3%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in general studies at WKU in 2019-2020, 13.7% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 46%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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