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Western Michigan University

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$20,030Avg. Net Price
57%Grad Rate
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What WMU students on MeetYourClass love most

Working Out54%
Night Owl50%
Over Whenever48%
Around Campus41%
Fine with Drinking38%
Binge Watching37%
Extrovert37%
Travel36%
Sporting Events33%
Coffee33%

Popular Majors

What WMU students on MeetYourClass are studying

1.Aviation13%
2.Business8%
3.Nursing6%
4.Undecided5%
5.Psychology5%

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Western Michigan University Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is WMU's enrollment deposit?

Western Michigan University requires a deposit of $100 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

4.00%

Western Michigan University is in the top 4.00% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

10.00%

Western Michigan University is in the top 10.00% of colleges in the state of Michigan for deposit cost. 26.19% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

7.00%

Western Michigan University is in the top 7.00% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Western Michigan University educates a diverse community of 17,000 students, with 13,589 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 3,411 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

17,000


Total Undergraduates

13,589

Total Graduates

3,411


Full-Time vs Part-Time

75% Full-Time

25% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Western Michigan University has a 85% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $40. Western Michigan University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1100 and the average ACT score is 23.


Acceptance Rate

85%


Application Fee

$40

How Do I Apply to Western Michigan University?

You can apply to Western Michigan University by going to the official application page and paying the $40 application fee.


SAT

Students submitting SAT

46%

Total Score

400

1600

9901220

Reading and Writing

200

800

500610

Math

200

800

490610

ACT

Students submitting ACT

5%

Composite Score

0

36

1927

English

0

36

1926

Math

0

36

1727

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Location

Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University offers students a accessible urban experience with all the advantages of a smaller city setting.


City

Kalamazoo


County

Kalamazoo County


State

Michigan


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Small

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About

Western Michigan University features a student-focused approach with a 16 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

16 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

Western Michigan University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $20,030 with 94% of students receiving financial assistance including 25% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$20,030


Received Aid

94%


Pell Recipients

25%


Tuition

$7,649 In-State

$9,549 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Western Michigan University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 80% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
6,768 (50%)
Women
6,821 (50%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
444 (3%)
18-19
4,193 (31%)
20-21
4,866 (36%)
22-24
2,866 (21%)
Over 25
1,220 (9%)

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Outcomes

Western Michigan University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 57% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

57%

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