Western Michigan University
- 4 Year
- KALAMAZOO, MI
CollegeGrad School
Western Michigan University
- 4 Year
- KALAMAZOO, MI
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 3,618 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B minus
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About
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NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mid-American Conference
Western Michigan University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
WMU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
990-1220
ACT Range
19-27
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Will You Get Into WMU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Western Michigan University
See Other CollegesCost
Net Price
$20,030 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,813 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 212 responses69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 250 responses60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 250 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Marketing281 Graduates
- Aeronautics and Aviation Technology214 Graduates
- Psychology186 Graduates
- Finance182 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities175 Graduates
- Accounting172 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies119 Graduates
- Nursing115 Graduates
- Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine105 Graduates
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management92 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
11,421 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,168
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 293 responsesPoll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 344 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 154 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Western Michigan University Reviews
Rating 3.75 out of 5 3,618 reviews
The campus is very nice. All of the buildings are well maintained and everything is clean. The food is not bad. Some of the buildings could use a remodel to appear more modern. The layout is very easy to follow and walkable. I would like to see more communal spaces and areas to hang out it groups. Most of the classrooms are up to date but a few of them are old and need a refresh. They are currently rebuilding some of the dorms so I anticipate that a remodel for classrooms will be happening within the next few years. Overall, it's a great school to attend and there is something for everybody.
Western Michigan has been a great school for me so far, I am able to get all my academic, volunteer, organization work done prior to the weekend. Which allows me to enjoy my weekends but that comes along with constantly worrying about my safety. WMU has done a great job at adapting downtown the bar scene is growing with attempts to make downtown and outside of campus more lively. The housing is also nice, if you are more reserved you have an option of the valleys or if you are more social and outgoing you can live in the heights, the heights are great to meet new people and the valleys are perfect for wanting people around you in your designated major.
Western Michigan is so prestigious, modern and spacious. It has a good learning environment with state of the art learning facilities, well educated Professors and the most unique thing is the unity in diversity. MWU has people from all over the world and this makes it very interesting its like you have the whole world in your hands. Through this diversity you learn more from others.
WMU is a world class University and its qualifications are much recognized by employers making you stand out from the rest as far as employment chances are concerned.
WMU is a world class University and its qualifications are much recognized by employers making you stand out from the rest as far as employment chances are concerned.