by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Social Sciences is a concentration offered under the general social sciences major at Western Kentucky University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in general social sciences, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,104 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $450 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 option in its general social sciences bachelor’s 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 bachelor’s degree in general social sciences in 2019-2020, 33.3% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 65.6%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 3.7% of the general social sciences bachelor’s degrees at WKU in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 40%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
*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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