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Western Michigan University

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Acceptance Rate 84.60 %
Tuition & Fees $19,952
($15,987)
Student Population 16,744
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,036
Graduation Rate 58 %

Academic Overview

Western Michigan University Campus, Kalamazoo, MI
Western Michigan University is a public, four-years institute located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $15,987 for Michigan residents and $19,952 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $20,103 for Michigan residents and $29,681 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 16,744 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 84.60% and the graduation rate is 58% last year.
The salary after graduation from Western Michigan University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $50,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, WMU's tuition & fees is $15,987 for Michigan residents and $19,952 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $20,103 for in-state students and $29,681 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$15,987$19,952
Graduate$20,103$29,681
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at WMU. The acceptance rate of WMU is 84.60% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.53%. The average graduation rate is 58% and the transfer-out rate is 27%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,036 and 67% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 16,744 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Western Michigan University is 84.60 %.
Acceptance Rate
84.60%
Graduation Rate for Western Michigan University is 58 %
Graduation Rate
58%
Transfer-out Rate for Western Michigan University is 27 %
Transfer-out Rate
27%
Retention Rate for Western Michigan University is 81 %
Retention Rate
81%
Student Population for Western Michigan University is 16,744
Student Population
16,744
Student to Faculty Ratio for Western Michigan University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,036 at Western Michigan University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,036

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
Phone269-387-1000
WEBhttps://wmich.edu/
Admissionhttps://wmich.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://wmich.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://wmich.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://wmich.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://wmich.edu/military/benefits
Disability Servicehttps://wmich.edu/disabilityservices

Offered Degrees

WMU offers 374 major programs through online and on-site education where 29 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1825
Master's10510
Doctorate (Research)442
Doctorate (Practical)30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate52
1-2 Years Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate3410

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Michigan University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:5,075)
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Western Michigan University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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