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About Western Michigan University

high research activityaccessible admissionsstrong health sciencesmidwest public universityengineering and business focus

Western Michigan University is a public research university in Kalamazoo, MI, known for its accessible admissions, strong health sciences, and engineering and business focus. With an acceptance rate of 85%, WMU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,621 students each year. WMU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 960–1200, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. WMU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,266 per year; the sticker price of $31,281 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Western Michigan University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

85%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1080
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 960 – 1200 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 21 – 28

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Western Michigan University

Application Strategy
Western Michigan has an 85% acceptance rate, so your application is very likely to be approved, but applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at merit scholarships, which are awarded on a rolling basis and can run out.
Financial Aid
WMU automatically considers you for merit scholarships when you apply, so submitting your application by November 1 puts you in the best position for their Medallion and President's Scholarship awards.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Western Michigan University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$31k/yr$5.3k
30k-48k~$31k/yr$5.7k
48k-75k~$31k/yr$13.8k
75k-110k~$31k/yr$18.3k
110k+~$31k/yr$23.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
12,992
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

68%White
9%Hispanic
8%Black / African American
5%Two or More Races
4%International
3%Asian
2%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender48% Men · 52% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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