Western Michigan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #633 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #220 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #194 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #1 of 3 | In Kalamazoo |
| #155 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 167 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 13,589
- Graduates
- 3,411
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wmich.edu
Western Michigan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Western Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 83% | 86% |
| Applicants | 20,501 | 8,994 | 11,507 |
| Admissions | 17,334 | 7,445 | 9,889 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,578 | 1,195 | 1,383 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 43 | 15 | 28 |
8,726 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,811 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,196 or 46%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Western Michigan University are 990-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
143 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Western Michigan University are 19-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 11381 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1383 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1368 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 1339 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 628 (4%) |
| Asian | 513 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 310 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,813
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,523 | $17,539 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,523 | $17,539 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,154 | $26,308 |
| Fee in-district | $100 | $923 |
| Fee in-state | $100 | $923 |
| Fee out-of-state | $100 | $923 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,075 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,102 |
Western Michigan University majors
Western Michigan University has granted 3,614 bachelor's degrees across 139 programs, 1,015 master's across 90 programs, and 159 doctorate degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Michigan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 172 | 31 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 191 | ||
| Finance, General | 180 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 175 | 5 | |
| Marketing, Other | 154 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 57 | 71 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 115 | 7 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 118 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 36 | 81 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 112 | ||
| Psychology, General | 104 | 1 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 103 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 81 | 17 | 3 |
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 96 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 70 | 18 | 4 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 91 | ||
| Social Work | 73 | 17 | |
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 83 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 71 | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 75 | ||
| Child Development | 58 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 45 | 12 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | 16 | 6 |
| Computer Science | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 51 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 34 | 7 | 8 |
| Industrial Engineering | 34 | 11 | 3 |
| Chemical Engineering | 44 | 3 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 39 | 8 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 41 | 4 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 43 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | 18 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 42 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 4 | 38 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 33 | 7 | |
| Music Performance, General | 17 | 17 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 23 | 3 | 7 |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 27 | 5 | |
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 32 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 31 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 27 | 3 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 29 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 29 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 4 | 4 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 28 | ||
| Advertising | 27 | ||
| Public Administration | 25 | 1 | |
| Public Health, General | 13 | 13 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 26 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 25 | ||
| Music Technology | 25 | ||
| Creative Writing | 19 | 5 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 20 | 3 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 13 | 10 | |
| Industrial and Product Design | 23 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | 2 | 3 |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 20 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 20 | ||
| Geography | 11 | 9 | |
| Graphic Design | 20 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 19 | ||
| Education, Other | 14 | 4 | |
| Family Systems | 18 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 18 | ||
| Statistics, General | 4 | 11 | 3 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 17 | ||
| Management Science | 17 | ||
| Sociology, General | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| History, General | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Human Resources Development | 16 | ||
| Paper Science and Engineering | 15 | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 16 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 16 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 15 | ||
| Acting | 14 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | 6 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 10 | 3 | |
| Interior Design | 13 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | 1 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 12 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 3 | 9 | |
| Financial Planning and Services | 12 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 8 | 4 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 11 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | 2 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 11 | ||
| Aquatic Biology & Limnology | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 5 | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | 4 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 4 | 6 | |
| Music, General | 7 | 3 | |
| Musical Theatre | 10 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | 2 | |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 9 | ||
| Communication, General | 9 | ||
| Dance, Other | 9 | ||
| Economics, General | 9 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 9 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 8 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 5 | 2 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 7 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | 1 | |
| Public & Applied History | 5 | 2 | |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 6 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | 3 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Geochemistry | 5 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2 | 3 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 5 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 5 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 5 | ||
| Structural Engineering | 5 | ||
| Technical Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Writing, General | 5 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 4 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | 1 | |
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 4 | ||
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 4 | ||
| Conducting | 3 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 2 | ||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | |
| Engineering, Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Family and Community Services | 1 | 1 | |
| Food Science | 2 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | |
| Social Psychology | 2 | ||
| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | 2 | ||
| Administration of Special Education | 1 | ||
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 1 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 1 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 1 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,614 | 1,015 | 159 |
Western Michigan University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 54% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Michigan University is a world-class research university with 22,998 scientific papers published and 345,642 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 193 | 976 |
| 1992 | 214 | 1021 |
| 1993 | 261 | 1014 |
| 1994 | 271 | 1120 |
| 1995 | 281 | 1193 |
| 1996 | 338 | 1300 |
| 1997 | 355 | 1560 |
| 1998 | 389 | 1859 |
| 1999 | 375 | 2247 |
| 2000 | 397 | 2714 |
| 2001 | 404 | 2973 |
| 2002 | 441 | 3640 |
| 2003 | 501 | 4018 |
| 2004 | 511 | 4687 |
| 2005 | 535 | 5302 |
| 2006 | 588 | 5893 |
| 2007 | 599 | 7172 |
| 2008 | 607 | 7884 |
| 2009 | 698 | 9227 |
| 2010 | 634 | 10257 |
| 2011 | 710 | 11536 |
| 2012 | 728 | 13306 |
| 2013 | 731 | 14139 |
| 2014 | 939 | 14965 |
| 2015 | 811 | 15582 |
| 2016 | 828 | 16010 |
| 2017 | 882 | 16092 |
| 2018 | 853 | 18812 |
| 2019 | 914 | 21810 |
| 2020 | 1081 | 25538 |
| 2021 | 971 | 28140 |
| 2022 | 839 | 28008 |
| 2023 | 843 | 28189 |
Western Michigan University alumni
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Terry Crews
- Occupations
- film actorfilm producerartistvoice actoractor
- Biography
-
Terry Alan Crews is an American actor, television host, and former football player. He played Julius Rock in the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, which aired from 2005 to 2009, and portrayed Terry Jeffords in the Fox and NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021). Crews starred in the BET reality series The Family Crews (2010–2011), and hosted the U.S. version of the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire from 2014 to 2015. He has appeared in films, including Friday After Next (2002), White Chicks (2004), Idiocracy (2006), Blended (2014), the Expendables series (2010–2014), and Rumble (2021). Crews began hosting America's Got Talent in 2019, following his involvement in the same role for the program's spin-off series America's Got Talent: The Champions.
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Tim Allen
- Occupations
- comedianfilm actortelevision presentervoice actorracing automobile driver
- Biography
-
Timothy Alan Dick, known professionally as Tim Allen, is an American actor and comedian. He is known for playing Tim "The Toolman" Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement (1991–1999) for which he won a Golden Globe Award and Mike Baxter on the ABC/Fox sitcom Last Man Standing (2011–2021). He voices Buzz Lightyear for the Toy Story franchise for which he won an Annie Award and played Scott Calvin and Santa Claus in The Santa Clause franchise (1994–present).
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Bruce Campbell
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm actoractorfilm producerproducer
- Biography
-
Bruce Lorne Campbell is an American actor and moviemaker. He is known best for his role as Ash Williams in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead horror series, beginning with the short movie Within the Woods (1978). He has also featured in many low-budget cult movies such as Crimewave (1985), Maniac Cop (1988), Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989), and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002).
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Luther Vandross
- Occupations
- singer-songwritersingerrecord produceractorcomposer
- Biography
-
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. Throughout his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA-certified platinum albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide. Known as the "Velvet Voice", Vandross has been recognized as one of the 200 greatest singers of all time (2023) by Rolling Stone, as well as one of the greatest R&B artists by Billboard. In addition, NPR named him one of the 50 Great Voices. He was the recipient of eight Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year in 2004 for a track recorded not long before his death, "Dance with My Father". In 2021, he was posthumously inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.
General info
| Alternative names | WMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Motto | Strike gold at Western Michigan University. |
| Colors | brown, gold |
| Academic calendar | January to December (January - April; May-June; June-August; August-December) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,316 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1903 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008-5200 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 74,000 |
| Phone | 2693871000 |