Overview
Enrollment
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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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.
#589 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#199 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#74 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1220 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
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.