Western Kentucky University had a total enrollment of 16,291 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Western Kentucky University is 12,070 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,221. This means that 74.1% of students enrolled at Western Kentucky University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Kentucky University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.1% White, 8.56% Black or African American, 6.23% Hispanic or Latino, 4.23% Two or More Races, 3.37% Asian, 0.252% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.104% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Kentucky University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Black or African American Female (4.96%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.4%), followed by White Male (20.3%) and Black or African American Female (5.68%).