Bowling Green is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Warren County, Kentucky, United States. As of 2017, its population of 67,067 made it the third most-populous city in the state after Louisville and Lexington; its metropolitan area had an estimated population of 165,732; and the combined statistical area it shares with Glasgow has an estimated population of 218,870.
Founded by pioneers in 1798, Bowling Green was the provisional capital of Confederate Kentucky during the American Civil War. The city was the subject of the 1967 Everly Brothers song "Bowling Green".
In the 21st century, it is the location of numerous manufacturers, including General Motors and Fruit of the Loom. The Bowling Green Assembly Plant has been the source of all Chevrolet Corvettes built since 1981. Bowling Green is also home to the state's second-largest public university, Western Kentucky University. In 2014, Forbes magazine listed Bowling Green as one of the Top 25 Best Places to Retire in the United States.
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Western Kentucky University
Four or more years; Public; $25,512 average out-state tuition; $10,202 average in-state tuition |
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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $13,608 average out-state tuition; $3,888 average in-state tuition |
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Daymar College-Bowling Green
Four or more years; Private for profit; $15,000 average out-state tuition; $15,000 average in-state tuition |
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PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit |
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Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit |
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Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit |
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Regina Webb Academy
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit |