Applying to Western Michigan University
The acceptance ratio at Western Michigan University was 79.86% - 17,698 students were applied and 14,133 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than national average) to get into WMU. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 21% where 2,919 out of 14,133 admitted students were enrolled. The average SAT score is 1,105 and ACT score is 66 at WMU. Below tables and charts analyze WMU admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics.
WMU Admissions
The application fee is $40 for applying undergraduate school and $50 for graduate school at Western Michigan University. Next table presents general admission information.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://wmich.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://wmich.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Admission Statistics
For academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 79.86% and yield is 20.65%. 8,100 men and 9,598 women applied to WMU and 6,427 men and 7,706 women students were accepted. Among them, 1,483 men and 1,436 women were enrolled into the school (Fall 2019).
Following table and chart show the admission statistics including number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 17,698 | 8,100 | 9,598 |
| Admitted | 14,133 | 6,427 | 7,706 |
| Enrolled | 2,919 | 1,483 | 1,436 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 79.86% | 79.35% | 80.29% |
| Yield | 20.65% | 23.07% | 18.63% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For academic year 2019-2020, 2,379 students (82% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 833 students (29%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 610 and 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math score is 600 (75th) and 500 (25th). The submitted ACT score is 77 (75th percentile) and 77 (25th percentile). .
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 26 |
| ACT English | 18 | 25 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Western Michigan University are relatively low when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,151, ACT: 67 - Public Research University (high research activity)).
Application Requirements
WMU requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript) and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.The school recommends to submit High School GPA, Next table summarizes Western Michigan University application requirements.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and required years of subject, see WMU online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
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