Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University (WMU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Kalamazoo, MI. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The 2022 tuition & fees of Western Michigan University is $13,434 for Michigan residents and $16,768 for out-of-state students. 57% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,635.

The school has a total enrollment of 19,887 and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $50,500. The salary range after graduation from WMU varies by field of study and the average salary range $17,200 to $68,800.

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Directory Information

Address	1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
Phone	269-387-1000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Western Michigan University Campus, Kalamazoo, MI

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Western Michigan University are $13,434 for in-state students and $16,768 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $17,807 for in-state students and $26,248 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $13,868 for Michigan residents and $17,210 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $9,640 for Michigan residents and $13,998 for out-of-state students.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $50,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Electrical and Electronics Engineering program shows the highest salary with $68,800 after graduating.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$13,434	$16,768
Graduate	$17,807	$26,248

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$13,868	$17,210
Graduate	$9,640	$13,998

The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the school directly. See the school's bursar/financial aid page for more information.

2022 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Western Michigan University is 85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,115.

The average graduation rate is 57%. Total 19,887 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 Key Academics Statistics at WMU
Admission Stats »	85% Acceptance Rate / 21% Yield
Test Scores »	1,115 SAT / 24 ACT
Graduation Rate »	57%
Transfer-out Rate	25%
Retention Rate	78%(full-time), 46% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »	19,887 (15,969 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,635
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$50,500
Average Salary by Field of Study	$17,200 - $68,800

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Western Michigan University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at WMU
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

WMU provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at WMU
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Western Michigan University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 5,912. It also offers separate board/meal plans.