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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
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Value
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Diversity
gradeA
Campus
gradeB
Athletics
gradeA minus
Party Scene
gradeA+
Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
gradeA
Safety
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Western Michigan is an above-average public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 11,421 undergraduate students. The Western Michigan acceptance rate is 85%. Popular majors include Marketing, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Psychology. Graduating 55% of students, Western Michigan alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,300.
About
KALAMAZOO, MI 49008
About Western Michigan...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mid-American Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Michigan
- Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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WMU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
990-1220
ACT Range
19-27
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into WMU?
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Cost
Net Price
$20,030/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,813/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%
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Academics
Professors
gradeB+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.211 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.249 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.249 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Marketing
228 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
216 Graduates
Psychology
165 Graduates
155 Graduates
Accounting
146 Graduates
Nursing
118 Graduates
Healthcare Management
111 Graduates
Professional Pilot
111 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
106 Graduates
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
95 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
3
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
1
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
2
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
60%
On Campus
34%
Online
6%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
11,421Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,168
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
181 responses
You can't describe all in one word everyone varies
38%
Outgoing/friendly
26%
Determined
14%
Interesting
10%
Average
6%
Reserved
3%
Stressed
1%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.292 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.343 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
195 responses
Diverse
25%
Sociable
23%
Lively
16%
Amazing
11%
Busy
10%
Flexible
6%
Home away from home
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.154 responses
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Western Michigan University Reviews
Rating 3.75 out of 5 3,615 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
The campus is very nice. All of the buildings are well maintained and everything is clean. The food is not bad. Some of the buildings could use a remodel to appear more modern. The layout is very easy to follow and walkable. I would like to see more communal spaces and areas to hang out it groups. Most of the classrooms are up to date but a few of them are old and need a refresh. They are currently rebuilding some of the dorms so I anticipate that a remodel for classrooms will be happening within the next few years. Overall, it's a great school to attend and there is something for everybody.
- Sophom*ore
- 2 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Western Michigan has been a great school for me so far, I am able to get all my academic, volunteer, organization work done prior to the weekend. Which allows me to enjoy my weekends but that comes along with constantly worrying about my safety. WMU has done a great job at adapting downtown the bar scene is growing with attempts to make downtown and outside of campus more lively. The housing is also nice, if you are more reserved you have an option of the valleys or if you are more social and outgoing you can live in the heights, the heights are great to meet new people and the valleys are perfect for wanting people around you in your designated major.
- Junior
- 11 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Western Michigan is so prestigious, modern and spacious. It has a good learning environment with state of the art learning facilities, well educated Professors and the most unique thing is the unity in diversity. MWU has people from all over the world and this makes it very interesting its like you have the whole world in your hands. Through this diversity you learn more from others.
WMU is a world class University and its qualifications are much recognized by employers making you stand out from the rest as far as employment chances are concerned.
- Graduate Student
- 22 days ago
