Known for business
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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Source: Wikipedia