College Factual has released it’s Best Colleges Rankings for 2025 and Western Kentucky University has received a top ranking. You can read more about this year’s release or continue on for details on how your school fared in this year’s analysis.
This page was created to give you an overview of how WKU fared in College Factual’s Best Colleges Rankings.
How Western Kentucky University Fared in College Factual’s 2025 Best Colleges Rankings
This report features highlighted rankings from the following degree levels:
Associate’s Degree Rankings
Rankings by Major
In addition to the top overall ranking, WKU has been ranked for quality bachelor’s degree programs:
Bachelor’s Degree Rankings
Rankings by Major
In addition to the top overall ranking, WKU has been ranked for quality bachelor’s degree programs:
Ranking Name
Rank
Out Of
Percentile
Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools 62
630
90.2%
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 99
502
80.3%
Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 129
654
80.3%
Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 95
533
82.2%
Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 1
15
93.3%
Best Construction Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 1
3
66.7%
Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools 231
1,150
79.9%
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 2
11
81.8%
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 2
9
77.8%
Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 2
14
85.7%
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools 99
332
70.2%
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 102
366
72.1%
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 2
7
71.4%
Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 2
10
80.0%
Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 19
174
89.1%
Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 40
323
87.6%
Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 29
170
82.9%
Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 3
12
75.0%
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 2
6
66.7%
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 2
8
75.0%
Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 33
189
82.5%
Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools 80
257
68.9%
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools 57
182
68.7%
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 3
14
78.6%
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 2
6
66.7%
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 5
19
73.7%
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 23
102
77.5%
Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 29
160
81.9%
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 4
17
76.5%
Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 3
11
72.7%
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 10
38
73.7%
Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 5
20
75.0%
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 4
12
66.7%
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 10
42
76.2%
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 23
102
77.5%
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 90
349
74.2%
Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 16
68
76.5%
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 42
154
72.7%
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 6
18
66.7%
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky 6
18
66.7%
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 37
124
70.2%
Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 27
102
73.5%
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 69
227
69.6%
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 61
225
72.9%
Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 74
266
72.2%
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 97
301
67.8%
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 68
231
70.6%
Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 23
70
67.1%
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