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Western Michigan University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Western Michigan University

WMU

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5200

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,115

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (230)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

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

10 Years$53,562

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

Wall Street Journal

#29

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#199

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Ice hockeyBasketballHockeyCross country

History & Fun Facts

•History Western State Normal School, 1915 On May 27, 1903, Michigan governor Aaron T.
•Kalamazoo was chosen as the new school's location on August 28, 1903.
•The university was first officially known as Western State Normal School and offered a two-year training program.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

107 mi(185 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

128 mi(222 min)

Detroitpop. 640K

131 mi(227 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit116 mi

ORD Chicago O'Hare119 mi

MKE Milwaukee125 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA743 mi · ~21h 28m drive

New York, NY610 mi · ~17h 37m drive

Hartford, CT665 mi · ~19h 13m drive

Providence, RI728 mi · ~21h 2m drive

Albany, NY604 mi · ~17h 27m drive

Syracuse, NY484 mi · ~13h 59m drive

Rochester, NY411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Buffalo, NY345 mi · ~9h 58m drive

Philadelphia, PA567 mi · ~16h 23m drive

Pittsburgh, PA318 mi · ~9h 11m drive

Harrisburg, PA474 mi · ~13h 42m drive

Newark, NJ601 mi · ~17h 22m drive

Washington, DC506 mi · ~14h 37m drive

Baltimore, MD514 mi · ~14h 51m drive

Atlanta, GA593 mi · ~17h 8m drive

Charlotte, NC551 mi · ~15h 55m drive

Raleigh, NC584 mi · ~16h 52m drive

Miami, FL1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive

Orlando, FL979 mi · ~28h 17m drive

Tampa, FL1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive

Nashville, TN427 mi · ~12h 20m drive

New Orleans, LA887 mi · ~25h 37m drive

Richmond, VA543 mi · ~15h 41m drive

Chicago, IL107 mi · ~3h 5m drive

Detroit, MI131 mi · ~3h 47m drive

Minneapolis, MN425 mi · ~12h 17m drive

St. Louis, MO349 mi · ~10h 5m drive

Kansas City, MO518 mi · ~14h 58m drive

Indianapolis, IN176 mi · ~5h 5m drive

Columbus, OH210 mi · ~6h 4m drive

Cleveland, OH209 mi · ~6h 2m drive

Milwaukee, WI128 mi · ~3h 42m drive

Dallas, TX897 mi · ~25h 55m drive

Houston, TX1021 mi · ~29h 30m drive

Austin, TX1068 mi · ~30h 51m drive

San Antonio, TX1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive

Los Angeles, CA1848 mi · ~53h 23m drive

San Francisco, CA1956 mi · ~56h 30m drive

San Diego, CA1838 mi · ~53h 6m drive

Seattle, WA1815 mi · ~52h 26m drive

Portland, OR1842 mi · ~53h 13m drive

Denver, CO1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive

Phoenix, AZ1559 mi · ~45h 2m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1358 mi · ~39h 14m drive

Honolulu, HI4350 mi · ~125h 40m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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