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Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University | WMU

Public school in Michigan with 14,500 total undergraduate students

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Admissions

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Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
83%
Women
84%

Men
80%

Total number of applicants
18,853
Women: 56%
Men: 44%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
14%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$24,318
Out-of-state
$27,652

Average net cost after aid

Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$12,964

$30,001–48,000
$14,885

$48,001–75,000
$18,775

$75,001–110,000
$22,655

Over $110,000
$23,976

Published costs and averages can be misleading: they don’t fully account for your family’s finances (for financial aid) or your academic profile (for scholarships).

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Applications

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
Yes

Considers class rank
No

Recommendation letters
Not used

TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required

SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit

SAT: 37%
ACT: 7%

Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
2,112
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
50%
Enrolled men:
50%
6-year graduation rate
57%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
80%

Student diversity

Low diversity
International students
5%

Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students

Asian and Pacific Islander: 2%
Black: 13%
Hispanic: 7%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 5%
White: 73%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
16:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

Majors & careers

Special focus
None

Has medical school
No

Housing

Commuter College
No

On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
Yes

Football conference
Mid-American Conference

D1 Basketball
Yes

Basketball conference
Mid-American Conference

Location

1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Campus Setting
Urban

Region
Great Lakes

Campus culture

Religious Affiliation
None

HBCU
No

Contact information

(269) 387-1000
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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