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Information Summary
Ranks 97th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 19,725 |
| Total Enrollment | 26,239 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Kalamazoo, MI
| Total Population | 21,542 (21,542 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,266 (2.09 people per house) |
| Families | 3,545 (2.73 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,975 |
| Pop. — Asian | 932 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 44 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 184 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 18,575 |
| Pop. — Other | 311 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large 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  $6,866 |
$5,668  $6,866 |
$13,823  $16,806 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $846  $906 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,496  $6,877 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,548  $3,008 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,440  $6,850 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,452  $3,524 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,964  $4,213 |
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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?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
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 Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
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 Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 5,000 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,894 | 719 |  19% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,995 | 2,409 |  65% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,959 | 1,051 |  28% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,925 | 1,786 |  48% |
| Any financial aid type | 3,225 |  86% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Western Michigan University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 756 | 434 | 1,190 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 593 | 924 | 1,517 |
Hispanic | 244 | 285 | 529 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 202 | 190 | 392 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 61 | 71 | 132 |
White Non-Hispanic | 10,594 | 11,773 | 22,367 |
Race Unknown | 54 | 58 | 112 |
| Total | 12,504 | 13,735 | 26,239 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Western Michigan University?
