Western Michigan University
tuition & fees
$19,098
graduate tuition & fees
$28,454
acceptance rate
85%
Student Population
17,000
online students
1,811
Number of Programs
366
Financial Aid Amount
$7,061
SAT Scores
1,100
Graduation Rate
55%
Western Michigan University is a Public, 4 years college located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. WMU ranked 248th in National Universities and 27th in Michigan Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 17,000 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. WMU's acceptance rate is 85.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Western Michigan University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Western Michigan University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200 |
| Phone | 269-387-1000 |
| WEB | https://wmich.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://wmich.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://wmich.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://wmich.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://wmich.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://wmich.edu/military/benefits |
| Disability Service | https://wmich.edu/disabilityservices |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Western Michigan University is 85.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.00%. The application fees are $40 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
WMU's 2024 tuition & fees is $15,298 for Michigan residents and $19,098 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.62% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,254).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $19,277 for Michigan residents and $28,454 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.49% compared to the last year's rate.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,298 | $19,098 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $19,277 | $28,454 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 17,000 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,811 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WMU has 13,589 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,411 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 17,000 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 13,589 |
| Graduate Students | 3,411 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,811 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WMU offers 366 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 26 out of the 366 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WMU
| Number of programs | 366 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 26 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |