Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI • public • I | MAC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 14,117 • Total: 18,447

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI
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Website

https://wmich.edu/

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 6,950 (49.2%) • Female: 7,167 (50.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	398	2.8%
Black/African American	1,142	8.1%
Hispanic/Latino	1,283	9.1%
White	9,610	68.1%
Two or More Races	601	4.3%
International	661	4.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

84.7%

17,020 admitted from 20,100 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 500-620
Math: 490-600
Total: 990-1220

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

20-27

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	12/15/2025
RD:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

57.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

28.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

80.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

19.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$28,428

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$32,210

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $15,126
Out-of-state: $18,908

Room & Board

$12,174

Books & Supplies

$1,128

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$5,263
$30,001-48,000	$5,734
$48,001-75,000	$13,833
$75,001-110,000	$18,307
$110,001+	$23,625

Students Receiving Pell Grants

67%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

MAC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Ice Hockey Soccer Tennis

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 3.0+

In-State Awards

$3,000-$64,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$2,167-$64,000/yr

12 automatic scholarships (15 total)

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