Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University is a mid-sized, public institution in Kalamazoo, MI, in a city setting. It enrolls about 12,568 students. The acceptance rate is 85%. 58% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,562.

85%

Acceptance

$15,273

Net price

12,568

Enrollment

58%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

85%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,273

Average net price

$15,252

In-state tuition

$19,034

Out-of-state tuition

$12,174

Room & board

$1,128

Books & supplies

$29,237

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

47%

Students with federal loans

$26,188

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$5,263

$30–48K

$5,734

$48–75K

$13,833

$75–110K

$18,307

$110K+

$23,625

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business27.9%

Engineering7.9%

Health & Nursing7.2%

Visual & Performing Arts6.8%

Education6.3%

Transportation6.3%

Multidisciplinary6.2%

Psychology5.9%

Parks & Recreation3.9%

Biology3.2%

After Graduation

$53,562

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,356

Median earnings (6 yrs)

58%

Graduation rate

81%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$13,167

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

12,568

Total enrollment

13%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

29%

First-generation

Gender balance

52% women

48% men

Race & ethnicity

White

68%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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