Western Michigan University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Kalamazoo, MI
5.0 3 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

16,744

Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
Website wmich.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Western Michigan University, established in 1903, occupies a main campus spanning over 1,200 acres in Kalamazoo, Michigan, located midway between Chicago and Detroit. The university's campus features a mix of historic East Campus buildings and modern facilities, including specialized aviation education centers at nearby Battle Creek Executive Airport. WMU maintains a comprehensive academic portfolio with particular strengths in aviation, engineering, business, and health sciences, while its College of Fine Arts ranks among the largest arts education programs in the United States. The university provides on-campus housing through multiple residence halls and apartment complexes, primarily serving first-year and sophomore students. As a member of the Mid-American Conference, WMU's athletic teams, known as the Broncos, compete in NCAA Division I athletics, with notable programs in hockey and football.

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Ratings

WMU is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Western Michigan University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

84.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13.5%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Michigan Resident Tuition

$15,252

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,034

Breakdown

Tuition $15,252
Books and Supplies $1,128
Other Fees $126
Room and Board $12,174
Budget for Other Expenses $2,697
Total One Year Cost $31,377

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Western Michigan University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 22% of students major in Business, 11% in Education, and 8% in Health Professions.