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Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Western Michigan University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 17,698 prospective students applied, and 14,133 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,919 enrolled in the school. 16,030 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,532 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $12,094 plus fees of $923. WMU is ranked 593 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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WMU is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Western Michigan University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#593 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#193 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#74 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1210 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $987 |
| Other Fees | $923 |
| Room and Board | $10,567 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,071 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $987 |
| Other Fees | $923 |
| Room and Board | $10,567 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,095 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Education | 11% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Communication | 6% |
| Engineering | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172699 IPEDS survey data for Western Michigan University.
Current students may use the Western Michigan University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.