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Western Kentucky University Football

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Public
12,267 students
Program Overview

Division

FBS

Conference

Conference USA (CUSA)

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Coaching Staff

Assistant Head Coach (Special Teams)

Andy LaRussa

Head Coach

Tyson Helton

Assistant Coach (Special Teams)

Brandt Goetz

Assistant Coach (Running Backs)

Bryan Applewhite

Assistant Coach (Co-Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs)

Da'Von Brown

Assistant Coach (Co-Defensive Coordinator, Inside Linebackers)

Davis Merritt

Director of Player Personnel

Jarae Thurmond

Assistant Coach (Wide Receivers)

Jason Barnes

Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)

Jason Martin

Senior Associate Athletic Director (NIL)

Jim Clark

Assistant Coach (Defensive Line, Edge Rushers, Running-Game Coordinator)

Jimmy Lindsey

Assistant Coach (Offensive Line)

Joe Bernardi

Director of Player Engagement

Justin Brown

Assistant Coach (Defensive Tackles)

Kali James

Assistant Coach (Tight Ends)

Kevin O'Brien

Director of Recruiting

Nick Lamattina

Assistant Coach (Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks)

Rick Bowie

Graduate Assistant (Running Backs)

Saddiq Green

Graduate Assistant (Linebackers)

Staymon Johnson

Director of Scouting

Zach Kramme

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School Profile

53.8%

Graduation Rate

77.3%

Retention Rate

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

91%

Full-time Students

Admissions

3.39

Average GPA

Not reported

ACT

Not reported

SAT

97.1%

Acceptance Rate

Test Requirements

Western Kentucky University considers the SAT or ACT during the application process, but does not require them.

Financial

$10,916

Avg. Annual Cost

36.3%

Receive Federal Loans

$22,095

Median Debt at Graduation

$234

Monthly Loan Payment

$43,889

Median Earnings

Campus Diversity

American Indian/Alaska Native

Students: 0.28% / Faculty: 0.63%

Asian

Students: 3.16% / Faculty: 10.05%

Black

Students: 8.83% / Faculty: 5.97%

Hispanic/Latino

Students: 5.96% / Faculty: 2.51%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Students: 0.12% / Faculty: 0.00%

Non Resident

Students: 0.67% / Faculty: 0.00%

Two or more

Students: 4.17% / Faculty: 1.57%

Unknown

Students: 1.57% / Faculty: 0.31%

White

Students: 75.24% / Faculty: 78.96%

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