Your chances of getting into Western Michigan University
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at WMU is 83%. Its admission rate is the 30th lowest in Michigan.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into WMU and can you get accepted?
Western Michigan University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 15,612 out of the 18,853 who applied were admitted.
The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 52 percent on standardized admission tests. Western Michigan University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Check if you have the grades and scores to get into WMU and calculate your admission chance.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to Western Michigan University you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
- Earn B+ grades in high school
- Score 1110 on the SAT
- Score 24 on the ACT
- Graduate in the top half of your high school class
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Western Michigan University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 37% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
WMU SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 490 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1000 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1220 |
| Average SAT Score | 1110
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Western Michigan University?
Western Michigan University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".
Students who get into Western Michigan University score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1000-1220 and the average score is 1110. WMU ranks #14 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1110 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1110, you have around a 83% chance of being admitted. A 1110 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.
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WMU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24
|
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into WMU?
Western Michigan University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".
WMU regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-27.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
WMU GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Western Michigan University?
You are required to have very good grades in high school to get into WMU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Western Michigan University was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B+ average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in Michigan for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as WMU accepts 83% of all applicants.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
High School Class Rank
74.5% of Western Michigan University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 16% |
| Top 25% of class | 40.3% |
| Top 50% of class | 74% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 10,641 | 8,212 | 18,853 |
| Accepted | 8,962 | 6,650 | 15,612 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 81% | 83% |
| Enrolled | 1,069 | 1,043 | 2,112 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 12% | 16% | 14% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Apr 1, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Western Michigan University is $40.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Western Michigan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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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.
FAQs
Does Western Michigan University prefer SAT or ACT?
37% of students submit their SAT scores to WMU. 7% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Western Michigan University?
83% of those who apply are granted admission to WMU. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Western Michigan University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1220. 37% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Western Michigan University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 7% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.