$11,943
$14,699
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details82%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 11,741 |
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| Declined | + 2,522 |
| Total Received | 14,263 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| University of Michigan — Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Purdue University — West Lafayette | West Lafayette, IN |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI |
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN |
| SAT | 1902 |
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| ACT | 2066 |
Western Michigan University, founded in 1903, is a public coeducational institution. Its 1,200-acre campus is located in Kalamazoo, 145 miles from both Chicago and Detroit.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 22,894 |
| Established in | 1903 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International) • AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
1,289-acre campus in Kalamazoo (population: 75,984), 145 miles from Chicago and Detroit; additional locations in Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Metro Detroit, Muskegon, Traverse City, and in Florida. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves main campus.
Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
| Application fee | $40
(waived with letter from secondary school official using the NACAC or WMU's request for admission application fee waiver form) |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
82%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 11,741 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 2,522 |
| Total Received | 14,263 |
Standardized test scores
Secondary school record
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Dachea Hill
Director of Admissions
P: 269 387-2000
F: 269 387-2096
ask-wmu@wmich.edu
| Tuition | $11,020 |
| Room & board | $9,040 |
| Additional fees | $923 |
| Books & supplies | $958 |
| Total | $21,941 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $13,679 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $8,262 |
73%
$13,679
Need-based
| Federal | $26,432,769 |
| State | $1,897,746 |
| Institutional | $9,867,724 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $38,198,239 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $16,500,702 |
| Other external | $8,774,421 |
| Total | $25,275,123 |
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17%
80%
Transfer applicants accepted
58%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.50 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
30
85%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 57 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Indonesia Malaysia Oman Saudi Arabia The Dominican Republic |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Juan Tavares
Director of International Admissions and Services
269 387-5879
juan.tavares@wmich.edu
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