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- FAFSA School Code: 002330
- Phone: (616) 975-7778
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
79.86%FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,960Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Western Michigan University
2855 29th Street SE Suite B, Kentwood, MI
Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Kalamazoo, is Michigan's fourth largest institution of higher education and research. It is designated a high-research-activity university by the Carnegie Foundation, and is ranked in the top 100 American universities by U.S. News & World Report.
WMU offers more than 140 academic programs at the bachelor's degree level, and more than 65 at the master's degree level. WMU also offers 29 doctoral programs and one specialist program. Many of these programs receive high ranks among similar programs nationwide. The engineering, nuclear physics, specialized education, flight safety and clean energy programs are particularly notable.
In addition to its traditional campus-based programs, WMU offers online programs for distance learning, and continuing education courses. It has six regional learning sites located throughout Michigan, which offer graduate and professional education.
The campuses of WMU boast excellent amenities in more than 150 buildings, including a student recreation center, and state-of-the-art facilities for science research, health and human services, visual and performing arts.
WMU offers a strong international education, with a majority of its faculty engaged in collaborative work or projects on six continents. International students represent nearly 95 countries around the globe, and study abroad programs are offered in 24 countries. WMU has many majors or minors that offer interdisciplinary study programs in global studies, comparative politics, international business, foreign languages, and more.
History
Western Michigan University was founded in 1903 as a regional teachers college called Western Michigan College. It became Western Michigan University in 1957, when it was designated a public university in the Michigan system.
Academics
The academic calendar for Western Michigan University follows the semester format, with fall, spring and winter semesters.
Colleges and Schools
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Aviation
- Haworth College of Business
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- College of Fine Arts
- Graduate College
- College of Health and Human Services
- Lee Honors College
Student Life
Students at WMU have roughly 300 student organizations and clubs available on campus for participation. These groups represent interests ranging from academics to politics, cultures and the arts. Student services including computing facilities, laboratories, and a stellar library system that includes the Archives and Regional History Collections, Education, Music and Dance, and the main Waldo Library.
Traditions
The WMU school colors are brown and gold, with black as an accent color. The school mascot is the bronco, and "Buster Bronco" can be seen at sporting events promoting the WMU Bronco team spirit.
Athletics
The WMU "Broncos" compete in 16 intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Tennis
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its main campus in Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University has the Parkview Campus, which houses its Business Technology and Research Park and Engineering College. WMU's Aviation College is housed at the W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek, Michigan.
WMU offers Extended University programs online and at six satellite learning sites around the state of Michigan:
- Battle Creek
- Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
- Grand Rapids
- Lansing
- Muskegon
- Traverse City
Community Life
There are many opportunities for recreation and entertainment in Kalamazoo, including historic walking tours of old Kalamazoo, exhibits at the Gilmore Car Museum, and activities at Kalamazoo Valley museum. There is also the Psycho Ward & Nightmares Haunted House on the Kalamazoo Speedway, for those who enjoy haunted attractions.
The Chenery Auditorium offers many orchestral concerts, including the musical works of Mozart, Schubert and Ravel. Students and visitors can enjoy theatrical performances at The New Vic Theatre.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students Western Michigan University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Western Michigan University has a total student population of about 23,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 13% enrolling as graduate students and 79% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,900. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $40 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $12,000-$15,000
- Out-of-State: $15,000-$18,140
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $500-$600 per unit
- Out-of-State: $630-$760 per unit
- Room and board is estimated to cost around $13,000, the amount includes the serving of ninety-nine meals each week
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 89% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 63% | $8,216 |
Receiving Student Loans | 76% | $7,792 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Western Michigan University may offer student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Western Michigan University
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Dietetics Program
- English Language Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Campus: Western Michigan University at Grand Rapids: The Graduate Center-Downtown
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- * Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 2014)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Western Michigan University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Mid-American Conference)
- Basketball (Mid-American Conference)
- Track and Field (Mid-American Conference)
- Football (Mid-American Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Western Michigan University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Urban Planning (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Science (B)
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Exercise Physiology (M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Structural Engineering (B)
- Manufacturing Engineer
Engineering Technology
- Engineering Management (B, M)
- CAD (B)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician (B, M)
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B, M)
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics (B, C, D, M)
- Math (B, D, M)
- Computational and Applied Mathematics
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, M)
- Religious Studies (B, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Geophysics and Seismology (B)
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science (B, C)
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Administration (D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Geography (B, C, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, M)
- Economics (B)
- Cartography and GIS (B)
Transportation and Materials Moving
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Dance (B, C)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Voice and Opera (B)
- Interior Design (B)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B)
- Music (B, M)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, M)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Western Michigan University.
- Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI (49 miles away)
- Indiana University - South Bend in Kokomo, IN (53 miles away)
- Michigan State University in Detroit, MI (65 miles away)
- Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne in Indianapolis, IN (85 miles away)
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in Rochester Hills, MI (97 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Michigan colleges & universities profile page
- Browse our list of public colleges in Michigan
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002330
- Phone: (616) 975-7778
- School Homepage