School Overview
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
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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 |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Western Michigan University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (269) 387-1000 |
| Website: | https://wmich.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://wmich.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 21,470 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 51% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 15,496 (72% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $13,017 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,041 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 82% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,825 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Western Michigan University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Western Michigan University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 18 | 5 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 7 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Education | 5 | 29 | 28 | 14 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 11 | 10 | 6 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 4 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4 | 3 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 | 6 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 8 | 6 | 3 | |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 21 | 8 | ||
| Grand total | 24 | 163 | 101 | 44 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Western Michigan University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $13,017 |
| Out-of-state | $16,041 |
| Books and supplies | $987 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $17,283 |
| Out-of-state | $31,355 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 2,439 | 82% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,696 | 57% | $8,825 |
| Student loan aid | 1,767 | 59% | $8,738 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 10,197 | 57% | $9,478 |
| Federal student loans | 10,074 | 57% | $7,050 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Western Michigan University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Western Michigan University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 17,698 | 8,100 | 9,598 | Percent admitted | 100% | 79% | 80% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 16% | 18% | 15% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Western Michigan University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 21,470 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 17,051 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,419 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Western Michigan University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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