Overview

Western Michigan University is a University institution located in Kalamazoo, MI.

Location & Contact

Address 1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI  49008
United States

Contact Email: ask-wmu@wmich.edu
Phone: 269-387-1000

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General	×
Food Science	×
Food Technology And Processing	×
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Aquatic Biology/limnology	×
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Business/management	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
E-commerce/electronic Commerce	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Fashion Merchandising	×
Finance, General	×
Financial Planning And Services	×
Human Resources Development	×
Human Resources Management And Services, Other	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Information Resources Management	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Management Science	×
Marketing, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Meeting And Event Planning	×
Non-profit/public/organizational Management	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Telecommunications Management	×
Tourism And Travel Services Marketing Operations	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Broadcast Journalism	×
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Organizational Communication, General	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Earth Science Teacher Education	×
Education, Other	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Emotional Disturbances	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Vision Impairments Including Blindness	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
Geography Teacher Education	×
German Language Teacher Education	×
Health Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Latin Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Sales And Marketing Operations/marketing And Distribution Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Social Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other	×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Technical Teacher Education	×
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education	×
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, Other	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Manufacturing Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Paper Science And Engineering	×
Structural Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General	×
Drafting/design Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other	×
Engineering/industrial Management	×
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Writing, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General	×
Child Development	×
Family And Community Services	×
Family Systems	×
Foodservice Systems Administration/management	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×
Latin Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist	×
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services, Other	×
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Medical Informatics	×
Music Therapy/therapist	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Physician Assistant	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Public/applied History	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other	×
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Statistics, General	×
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Avionics Maintenance Technology/technician	×
Mechanics And Repairers, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Business Analytics	×
Data Science, General	×
Environmental Geosciences	×
Geography And Environmental Studies	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Applied And Professional Ethics	×
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Chemistry, Other	×
Geochemistry	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Geophysics And Seismology	×
Hydrology And Water Resources Science	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Behavior Analysis	×
Psychology, General	×
Social Psychology	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States)	×
Anthropology, General	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
Geographic Information Science And Cartography	×
Geography	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Sociology, General	×
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General	×
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew	×
Aviation/airway Management And Operations	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General	×
Dance, General	×
Dance, Other	×
Digital Arts	×
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other	×
Fashion/apparel Design	×
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Industrial And Product Design	×
Interior Design	×
Jazz/jazz Studies	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism	×
Voice And Opera	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

21,701

Applied

18,359

Accepted

13,860

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,932

Females Applied

10,237

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,768

Males Applied

8,121

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.53

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	June 1st	June 15th	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	June 1st	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 15th	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 27th	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	557	500	620
SAT Math	536	470	600
ACT Composite	25	22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

15,814

In-state

19,768

Out-of-state

15,814

In-district

Fees

140

Full-time student fees

12,661

Room & board

6,530

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

16,229

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,856

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,166

Avg. Loan Aid

4,188

Avg. Grant Aid

13,632

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

13,860

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.27%
Black or African American	8.2%
White or Caucasian	68.09%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	2.89%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	4.78%
Other	2.31%

Gender

Male (47.82%)

Female (52.18%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	30%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Bronco Bash, Homecoming and International Festival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Western Student Association, International Student Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Cru and Latino Student Alliance

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
residence hall security system, engravers for identification of items, free bicycle registration

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 1
Golf			No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving			No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball			No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling			No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	Division 1
Swimming And Diving			No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 1
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling			No

Faculty

1,192

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 735

Part-time - 457

Male - 554

Female - 638