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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 85% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Western Michigan University is a public institution located in the city setting of Kalamazoo, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 85%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
85% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading565 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math545 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite24 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
85%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing27% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,892
Earnings 5yr: $117,765
Debt: N/A
Paper Science and Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,825
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,379
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,045
Earnings 5yr: $108,642
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,469
Earnings 5yr: $97,447
Debt: $30,707
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,177
Earnings 5yr: $100,965
Debt: $28,021
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,135
Earnings 5yr: $104,633
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,306
Earnings 5yr: $82,100
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,777
Earnings 5yr: $83,294
Debt: $29,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,876
Earnings 5yr: $93,924
Debt: $28,969
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,564
Earnings 5yr: $77,215
Debt: $27,000
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,746
Earnings 5yr: $87,289
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,477
Earnings 5yr: $91,489
Debt: $31,000
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,622
Earnings 5yr: $80,748
Debt: $31,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,449
Earnings 5yr: $79,100
Debt: $28,850
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,740
Earnings 5yr: $91,015
Debt: $29,875
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,190
Earnings 5yr: $87,422
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,368
Earnings 5yr: $80,962
Debt: $29,156
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,328
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,335
Earnings 5yr: $66,794
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,241
Earnings 5yr: $77,085
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,273
In-State Tuition$15,252
Out-of-State Tuition$19,034
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
27%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,356
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,562
Completion Signals
58%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,115
Est. Monthly Payment
$217/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$67,160
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