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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo,
MI
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate85%
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About Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a public, state university in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Western Michigan University was founded in 1903. The college currently enrolls around 17,835 students per year, including 14,434 undergraduate students.
Western Michigan University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Western Michigan University. Around 85% of applicants get into Western Michigan University each year. In 2022, 17,334 out of 20,501 total applicants were accepted.
| Western Michigan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 89% |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 89% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 46% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Western Michigan University is located in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan,.
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College Info
Western Michigan University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jun 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Western Michigan University is Jun 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Western Michigan University is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Western Michigan University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1000 - 1220
Math SAT Range
490 - 610
Reading SAT Range
500 - 610
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1220 and Above
Good
1000 to 1220
Avg
1000 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Western Michigan University students is 1110. Applicants with SAT scores of 1220 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Western Michigan University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1000 to 1220 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1000 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Western Michigan University.
Western Michigan University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,878
In State$30,502
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$14,494
$18,118
Fees
$100
$100
Housing
$11,156
$11,156
Books
$1,128
$1,128
Student Life
Wondering what life at Western Michigan University is like? There are approximately 17,835 students enrolled at Western Michigan University, including 14,434 undergraduate students and 3,401 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 82% percent are from MI and 18% percent of students are from other states.
79%
Full Time20%
Part Time82%
In State18%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
17,835
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
85%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jun 1
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