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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 17,051 prospective students applied, and 13,829 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,023 enrolled in the school. 16,030 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,532 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $11,560 plus fees of $923. WMU is ranked 602 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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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1190 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $968 |
| Other Fees | $923 |
| Room and Board | $10,143 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,415 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,009 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $968 |
| Other Fees | $923 |
| Room and Board | $10,143 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,415 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,899 |
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.