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    Information Summary

    Ranks 97th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment19,725
    Total Enrollment26,239
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$35
    Graduate Application Fee$35
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Kalamazoo, MI

    Total Population21,542 (21,542 urban / N/A rural)
    Households7,266 (2.09 people per house)
    Families3,545 (2.73 people per family)
    Pop. — African American1,975
    Pop. — Asian932
    Pop. — Pacific Islander44
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native184
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)18,575
    Pop. — Other311

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Research Universities (high research activity)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduateComprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily nonresidential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Western Michigan University?

    Ranks 799th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $6,176 $6,176 $16,116
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $690 $690 $690
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $206 $206 $537
    FT Graduate Tuition $7,776 $7,776 $17,524
    FT Graduate Required Fees $690 $690 $690
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $324 $324 $730
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $17,657 $17,657 $27,597
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $18,146 $18,146 $28,086
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $11,985 $11,985 $21,925

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $5,668 trend  $6,866 $5,668 trend  $6,866 $13,823 trend  $16,806
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $846 trend  $906
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,496 trend  $6,877
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,548 trend  $3,008
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,440 trend  $6,850
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,452 trend  $3,524
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,964 trend  $4,213

    Admission Details

    Applicants 11,830 (5,550 male / 6,280 female)
    Admitted 10,144 (4,612 male / 5,532 female)
    Admission rate 86%
    First-time Enrollment 3,544 (1,740 male / 1,804 female)
    FT Enrollment 3,523 (1,730 male / 1,793 female)
    PT Enrollment 21 (10 male / 11 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Western Michigan University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Mid-American Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Mid-American Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Mid-American Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Mid-American Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Western Michigan University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 623rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 97%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity5,000
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Western Michigan University ranks 2304th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,894 719 pie   19%
    State & Local Grant Aid $1,995 2,409 pie   65%
    Institutional Grant Aid $2,959 1,051 pie   28%
    Student Loan Aid $3,925 1,786 pie   48%
    Any financial aid type   3,225 pie   86%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Western Michigan University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    7564341,190
    Black Non-Hispanic
    5939241,517
    Hispanic
    244285529
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    202190392
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    6171132
    White Non-Hispanic
    10,59411,77322,367
    Race Unknown
    5458112
    Total 12,504 13,735 26,239

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Western Michigan University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 7 5 4 5 143 1 165
    Acting 3 15 18
    Administration of Special Education 1 1
    Advertising 3 1 1 1 59 65
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 6 1 1 17 25
    African-American/Black Studies 1 1
    Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 3 4 1 74 82
    American Government and Politics (United States) 1 14 15
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 1 1
    Anthropology 1 2 26 29
    Apparel and Textiles, General 2 41 1 44
    Applied Economics 8 1 2 11
    Applied Mathematics 5 5
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2 2
    Art Teacher Education 1 1 36 38
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 1 1 19 22
    Arts Management 2 2
    Asian Studies/Civilization
    Athletic Training/Trainer 1 1 14 16
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 28 29
    Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 1 1
    Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 5 4 2 41 52
    Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 5 2 1 12 20
    Biochemistry 4 4
    Biology Teacher Education 23 23
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 2 22 28
    Biomedical Sciences, General 8 6 5 2 92 113
    Business Administration and Management, General 15 5 2 3 1 70 96
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 1 6 7
    Business Teacher Education 1 1 14 16
    Business/Commerce, General 1 1 10 12
    Chemical Engineering 1 8 9
    Chemistry Teacher Education 1 1
    Chemistry, General 5 1 2 12 20
    Chemistry, Other 1 1
    Child Development 1 1 17 19
    Civil Engineering, General 10 10
    Clinical Psychology 2 2
    College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 1 1 1 8 11
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 4 1 38 45
    Communication and Media Studies, Other 1 1 1 3 6
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 2 16 18
    Computer Engineering, General 9 1 12 22
    Computer Science 45 1 38 84
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 10 3 2 5 48 2 70
    Conducting 5 5
    Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 1 1
    Construction Management 5 5
    Counseling Psychology 6 5 1 37 49
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 9 1 64 76
    Creative Writing 1 1 1 1 71 75
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 16 2 1 1 119 139
    Criminology 2 2
    Dance, General 1 1 8 10
    Dance, Other 5 5
    Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other 1 16 1 18
    E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 4 4
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 6 7
    Economics, General 7 1 10 18
    Economics, Other 1 4 5
    Education, Other 2 22 24
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 1 18 19
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation 26 26
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness 1 1 1 41 44
    Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 1 1
    Educational Evaluation and Research 1 3 4
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 9 2 2 1 76 90
    Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 2 2
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 2 1 26 29
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 63 2 4 22 91
    Elementary Education and Teaching 13 7 1 2 547 570
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 2 19 22
    Engineering Technology, General 1 1
    Engineering, Other 4 3 1 14 22
    Engineering/Industrial Management 5 14 19
    English Composition 2 18 20
    English Language and Literature, General 2 1 50 53
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4 2 1 86 93
    Environmental Studies 10 10
    Family Systems 1 10 29 40
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 2 5 5 28 40
    Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 2 2 1 1 27 33
    Finance, General 17 2 5 5 128 157
    Financial Planning and Services 27 27
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 26 27
    Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 1 1
    French Language Teacher Education
    French Language and Literature 1 7 8
    Geography 4 1 27 32
    Geography Teacher Education 7 7
    Geology/Earth Science, General 2 1 18 21
    Geophysics and Seismology 1 1
    German Language Teacher Education 3 3
    German Language and Literature 6 6
    Gerontology 3 3
    Graphic Design 3 1 1 21 26
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 10 2 12
    Health Teacher Education 10 10
    Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 4 1 30 35
    Health and Physical Education, General 1 3 4
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2 2
    Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 1 1 5 7
    History Teacher Education 1 3 63 67
    History, General 2 24 26
    Human Resources Development 1 1 8 10
    Human Resources Management and Services, Other 4 1 49 54
    Hydrology and Water Resources Science 3 3
    Industrial Design 1 9 10
    Industrial Engineering 21 4 1 13 39
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology 4 4
    Information Resources Management/CIO Training 1 13 14
    Interior Design 1 11 12
    International/Global Studies 1 5 6
    Jazz/Jazz Studies 1 5 6
    Journalism 1 2 29 32
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1 18 19
    Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 1 1 23 25
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 5