Western Michigan University

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About Western Michigan University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Western Michigan University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,874, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 179 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $14,494, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,118.

Kalamazoo, MI

$14,494

Avg in-state
tuition

$18,118

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

85%

Acceptance Rate

79.8%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

58%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile990-1220

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

18k

Students enrolled

56%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

50%

Unknown

2%

Black

6%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

265

Total Online Enrollment

9,794

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

28% On-campus

72% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold60% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold77% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold56% online

Master'sCheck Bold69% online

DoctorateCheck Bold74% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

27%

State Grant Aid

4%

Institution Grant Aid

91%

Pell Grant

38%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,418
State Grant Aid$1,605
Institution Grant Aid$6,531
Pell Grant Aid$4,970

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • All Track Combined
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History.
15Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
16Legal Professions And Studies.
17Mathematics And Statistics.
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
19Natural Resources And Conservation.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
21Philosophy And Religious Studies.
22Physical Sciences.
23Psychology.
24Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
25Social Sciences.
26Transportation And Materials Moving.
27Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.