Western Michigan University (WMU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,130
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, WMU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that WMU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Western Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

WMU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,434

Cost of attendance at Western Michigan University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,768

Cost of attendance at Western Michigan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Western Michigan University received on average $6,352 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,352

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	624	25%	$4,784	$2,985,454
Other Federal Grant	2,281	90%	$2,100	$4,790,077
State Grant/Scholarships	132	5%	$1,098	$144,932
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,006	79%	$5,222	$10,474,405
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,426	95%	$6,352	$15,409,414

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Michigan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Michigan University students is 56.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.8%.

56.3%

asian 60.8% 31 students
African American 34.7% 153 students
white 61.8% 1,265 students
unknown 71.4% 10 students
hispanic 48.8% 105 students
International Students 70.9% 39 students
Mixed Race 43.0% 49 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-American Conference
Baseball Mid-American Conference
Basketball Mid-American Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Western Michigan University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Michigan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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