Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · City · 12,568 students
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-5200 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
115 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$29,237
Out-of-state COA
$33,019
Avg net price
$15,273
Room & board
$12,174
In-state tuition
$15,252
Out-of-state tuition
$19,034
Books & supplies
$1,128/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,263
$30–48k
$5,734
$48–75k
$13,833
$75–110k
$18,307
$110k+
$23,625
Admissions
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
24
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Essay Requirements
Western Michigan University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
58%
1st-yr retention
81%
Transfer-out rate
26%
Consumer completion
61%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
58%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,356
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,562
Median debt
$26,188
Monthly loan payment
$278
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,000–$30,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,400
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$51,033
Independent students
18%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
9%
Black
8%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,356
10 years after entry
$53,562
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Institutional
Endowment
$755M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
63%
Avg faculty salary
$10,830/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,167
Federal loan rate
47%
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