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Western Michigan University

WMU

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5200

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Western Michigan University is a public institution in Kalamazoo with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1108, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 12.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,562 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,701.

Established
1903
Motto
So that all may learn.
Mascot
Buster Bronco
Type
Public research university
Conference
Mid-American Conference
Division
Division I
85%Acceptance
1108SAT Avg
12,704Students
16:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$53,562Earnings 10yr
$18,701Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1108

Reading & WritingMid: 565
500620
MathMid: 545
490600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2027

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,298
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,098
Room & Board$11,713
Books & Supplies$1,128
Total Cost of Attendance$28,655
Average Net Price$18,701
Median Debt at Graduation$26,188
Monthly Payment (10yr)$278

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,557
$30–48K$10,010
$48–75K$18,710
$75–110K$23,468
$110K+$25,313

Programs (230)

Student Body

Undergrads
12,704
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 8%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.8%
Freshman Retention79.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,356
8 Years$48,394
10 Years$53,562

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,900
Men
$58,000

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