Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a public 4-year institution in Kalamazoo, MI. It enrolls about 16,693 students and admits roughly 85% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI 49008 |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Enrollment | 16,693 |
| Acceptance rate | 85% |
| Applicants / admitted | 20,100 / 17,020 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $15,298 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,098 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 58% |
| Transfer-out rate | 25% |
| Full-time retention rate | 80% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $20,183 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 500–620 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–27 |
| Website | https://wmich.edu/ |
| Phone | 2693871000 |
Admissions
About 20,100 students applied and 17,020 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,472 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $15,298 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,098. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,183 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,557 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,010 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,710 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,468 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,313 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,133 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 58% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI, Kalamazoo County. Its coordinates are 42.2822, -85.6138.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Western Michigan University?
About 85% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 20,100 applicants.
How much does Western Michigan University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $15,298 for in-state students and $19,098 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Western Michigan University?
About 16,693 students are enrolled.