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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $13,902
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $57,828
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Western Michigan University is a public college in Kalamazoo, MI with 12,568 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,902 per year ($5,317 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,828 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 20,100
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 17,020
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Western Michigan University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $30,098
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,954
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,908
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$5,317
- $30–48k$5,256
- $48–75k$10,093
- $75–110k$15,678
- $110k+$23,166
Get a personal estimate with Western Michigan University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $57,828
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,568
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White68%
- Hispanic9%
- Black8%
- Asian3%
Western Michigan University FAQ
What is Western Michigan University's acceptance rate?+
Western Michigan University admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Western Michigan University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Western Michigan University?+
In Fall 2023, 20,100 students applied to Western Michigan University and 17,020 were admitted; 2,472 enrolled.
Does Western Michigan University consider legacy status?+
No. Western Michigan University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Western Michigan University require an essay?+
Western Michigan University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Western Michigan University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $30,098 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,902.
What is Western Michigan University's graduation rate?+
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 172699 · How we use this data
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