Outcomes at WMU
Graduation Rate
55.07%
Transfer-out Rate
26.45%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Western Michigan University is 55.07% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 1,591 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,889 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 26.45% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 77% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Western Michigan University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Western Michigan University. 1,591 students have completed and 764 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 95 students still enrolled and 439 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,889 | 2,889 |
| Completers | 1,591 (55.07%) | 1,591 |
| Transfer-out | 764 (26.45%) | 764 |
| Still Enrolled | 95 (3.29%) | 95 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 439 (15.20%) | 439 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 800 students have completed in 4 years and additional 613 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 800 (27.69%) |
317 (23.39%) |
483 (31.49%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 613 (21.22%) |
313 (23.10%) |
300 (19.56%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 178 (6.16%) |
100 (7.38%) |
78 (5.08%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55.07% (1,591/2,889) | 53.87% (730/1,355) | 56.13% (861/1,534) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 72.73% (8/11) | 60.00% (3/5) | 83.33% (5/6) |
| Asian | 58.33% (28/48) | 47.62% (10/21) | 66.67% (18/27) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 35.98% (195/542) | 37.77% (71/188) | 35.03% (124/354) |
| Hispanic | 47.46% (84/177) | 54.05% (40/74) | 42.72% (44/103) |
| White | 61.44% (1,171/1,906) | 57.19% (557/974) | 65.88% (614/932) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 43.66% (62/142) | 44.44% (24/54) | 43.18% (38/88) |
| Unknown | 20.00% (2/10) | 20.00% (1/5) | 20.00% (1/5) |