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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Overview

Enrollment

18,266
Western Michigan University overview
Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
Online wmich.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Western Michigan University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Western Michigan University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 18,853 prospective students applied, and 15,612 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,112 enrolled in the school.  13,025 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,241 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $13,334 plus fees of $100. WMU is ranked 589 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

WMU is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Western Michigan University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
Western Michigan University overview
SAT 1000/1220
ACT 21/27
GPA 3.5

Applications Accepted

82.8% 
Western Michigan University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Michigan Resident Tuition

$13,334
In State Costs for Western Michigan University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,106
Other Fees$100
Room and Board $10,884
Budget for Other Expenses$2,523
Total One Year Cost$27,947

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,668
Out of State Costs for Western Michigan University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,106
Other Fees$100
Room and Board $10,884
Budget for Other Expenses$2,523
Total One Year Cost$31,281

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Western Michigan University students
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.