Founded in 1903 by Dwight Waldo, Western Michigan University (commonly referred to as WMU) is a public, co-educational, four-year university in Kalamazoo, Michigan. With a total annual enrollment of roughly 25,000 students, WMU is one of the larger public higher education institutions in the state of Michigan.
Through its seven academic colleges, WMU offers a large selection of accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs, which include, 140 bachelor’s degrees, 68 master’s degrees, over 30 doctoral degrees and a specialist degree. Academic colleges at WMU include the Haworth College of Business, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Health and Human Services, the College of Aviation, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the College of Education. WMU is also home to one graduate college and an honors college (Lee Honors College).
Western Michigan University has one of largest and most reputable aviation programs of any U.S. college or university. It’s also well known for hosting the International Congress on Medieval Studies each year. WMU has a well developed athletics programs and its teams and student athletes compete in Divison I of the NCAA. Collectively the athletics teams at WMU are called the Western Michigan Broncos.
General Information
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Admission Office 1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5211 (269) 387-2000 Fax: (269) 387-2096 [email protected] Contact: Penny Bundy Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5120 (269) 387-1000 www.wmich.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 19,854 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,828 Degree-seeking undergrads: 19,715 Graduate enrollment: 4,964 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 85% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 73% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Construction/Building Technologies B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Mechanic & Repair Technologies Avionics Maintenance/Technology B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Business-oriented chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B Transportation & Materials Moving Airline – Commercial Pilot/Flight Crew B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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