Cathy Koluch, President/Founder | LinkedIn
Cathy Koluch, President/Founder | LinkedIn
Of the six institutions in the county, Western Kentucky University was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 7,505 people applied to Warren County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 21,610 students enrolled in the universities, including 19,557 in undergraduate and 2,053 in graduate programs. Only 4.5% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (76.1%) and Black or African American (8.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Western Kentucky University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 16,493 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology | -- | -- | 60 |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | -- | -- | 4,732 |
| Regina Webb Academy | -- | -- | 15 |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green | -- | -- | 279 |
| Western Kentucky University | 7,505 | 7,280 | 16,493 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green | -- | -- | 31 |
Alerts Sign-up