WMU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Western Michigan University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is WMU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Western Michigan University (WMU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. WMU's acceptance rate is 84.60% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 21,701 students applied and 18,359 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into WMU.

To apply to WMU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

WMU's acceptance rate places 24th out of 44 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.
WMU's yield rate is 13.53%, which is significantly lower by 11.93 percentage points (approximately 46.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to WMU at Michigan colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, WMU's acceptance rate is 84.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.53%. 9,768 men and 11,932 women applied to WMU and 8,121 men and 10,237 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,136 men and 1,348 women were enrolled in WMU. You can explore the WMU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WMU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	21,701	9,768	11,932	0	1
Admitted	18,359	8,121	10,237	0	1
Enrolled	2,484	1,136	1,348	0	0
Acceptance Rate	84.60%	83.14%	85.79%	-	100.00%
Yield	13.53%	13.99%	13.17%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Western Michigan University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 2,484 first-year students enrolled in WMU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.11% and part-time students is 1.89%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.73% and women students is 54.27%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WMU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WMU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	2,484	1,136	1,348
Full-time	2,437	1,103	1,334
Part-time	47	33	14

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at WMU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western Michigan University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WMU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to WMU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://wmich.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://wmich.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the WMU?

WMU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 84.60%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to WMU?

WMU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does WMU require essays or personal statements?

WMU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for WMU admission?

WMU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

WMU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, WMU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, WMU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for WMU?

The institutional SAT code for WMU is 1902 and 4-digit ACT code is 2066.