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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI • public • DI | MAC | FBS
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Acceptance
84.7%
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Grad Rate
58%
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Cost
$28,039 / $31,839

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
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
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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
$28,039
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$31,839
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $15,198
Out-of-state: $18,998
Room & Board
$1,128
Books & Supplies
$11,713
Students Receiving Pell Grants
67%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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