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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
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Overview
Western Michigan University is a University institution located in Kalamazoo, MI, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
United States
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
United States
Majors & Degrees
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Agriculture, General |
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Food Science |
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Food Technology And Processing |
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Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning |
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
African-american/black Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Aquatic Biology/limnology |
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Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Biomedical Sciences, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business/commerce, General |
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Business/managerial Economics |
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E-commerce/electronic Commerce |
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Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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Fashion Merchandising |
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Finance, General |
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Financial Planning And Services |
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Human Resources Development |
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Human Resources Management And Services, Other |
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Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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Information Resources Management |
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Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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Management Science |
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Marketing, Other |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Non-profit/public/organizational Management |
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Organizational Leadership |
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Telecommunications Management |
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Tourism And Travel Services Marketing Operations |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Advertising |
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Broadcast Journalism |
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Communication, General |
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Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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Journalism |
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Organizational Communication, General |
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Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance |
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Computer Science |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education |
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Biology Teacher Education |
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Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education |
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Chemistry Teacher Education |
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Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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Earth Science Teacher Education |
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Education, Other |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals With Emotional Disturbances |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals With Vision Impairments Including Blindness |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education |
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French Language Teacher Education |
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Geography Teacher Education |
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German Language Teacher Education |
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Health Teacher Education |
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History Teacher Education |
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Latin Teacher Education |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Physics Teacher Education |
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Sales And Marketing Operations/marketing And Distribution Teacher Education |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Social Science Teacher Education |
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Social Studies Teacher Education |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other |
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels |
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Technical Teacher Education |
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Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education |
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Trade And Industrial Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering, General |
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Computer Engineering, General |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering, Other |
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Industrial Engineering |
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Manufacturing Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Paper Science And Engineering |
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Structural Engineering |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General |
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Drafting/design Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other |
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Engineering/industrial Management |
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Writing, General |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Apparel And Textiles, General |
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Child Development |
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Family And Community Services |
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Family Systems |
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Foodservice Systems Administration/management |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Japanese Language And Literature |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Athletic Training/trainer |
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Audiology/audiologist |
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Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist |
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Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services, Other |
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Dietetics/dietitian |
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Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other |
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Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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Health/health Care Administration/management |
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Medical Informatics |
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Music Therapy/therapist |
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Occupational Therapy/therapist |
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Physician Assistant |
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Public Health, General |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Public/applied History |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Professions And Studies, Other |
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Legal Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General |
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Mathematics, General |
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Statistics, General |
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Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Avionics Maintenance Technology/technician |
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Mechanics And Repairers, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Business Analytics |
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Data Science, General |
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Geography And Environmental Studies |
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International/globalization Studies |
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Mathematics And Computer Science |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General |
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Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied And Professional Ethics |
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Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Chemistry, Other |
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Geochemistry |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Geophysics And Seismology |
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Hydrology And Water Resources Science |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Behavior Analysis |
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Psychology, General |
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Social Psychology |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Human Services, General |
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Social Work |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
American Government And Politics (united States) |
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Anthropology, General |
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Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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Economics, General |
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Geographic Information Science And Cartography |
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Geography |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Political Science And Government, Other |
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Sociology, General |
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Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General |
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Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew |
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Aviation/airway Management And Operations |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Acting |
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Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General |
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Dance, General |
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Dance, Other |
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Digital Arts |
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Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other |
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Fashion/apparel Design |
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Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Graphic Design |
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Industrial And Product Design |
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Interior Design |
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Jazz/jazz Studies |
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Keyboard Instruments |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music Technology |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Music, General |
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Musical Theatre |
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Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology |
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Theatre Literature, History And Criticism |
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Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
20,100
Applied
17,020
Accepted
13,874
Enrolled
Female Admissions
11,174
Females Applied
9,629
Females Accepted
86%
Male Admissions
8,926
Males Applied
7,391
Males Accepted
83%
Applying
40
Application Fee
3.53
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | June 1st | October 1st | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | June 1st | January 1st | Yes |
Other early decision plan | December 15th | Not reported | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 500 | 620 | ||
SAT Math | 490 | 600 | ||
ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
14,494
In-state
18,118
Out-of-state
14,494
In-district
Fees
100
Full-time student fees
11,713
Room & board
5,980
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
14,295
Avg. Financial Aid Package
16,926
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,022
Avg. Loan Aid
3,889
Avg. Grant Aid
11,431
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
62.8%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
11%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
13,874
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
18%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 8.99% |
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Black or African American | 7.79% |
White or Caucasian | 69.03% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.36% |
Asian | 2.59% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
Two or more races | 4.23% |
Other | 2.23% |
Gender
Male (48.87%)
Female (51.13%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 31% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
MAC Football and NCHC Hockey games, Bronco Bash Fall Celebration and Homecoming
MAC Football and NCHC Hockey games, Bronco Bash Fall Celebration and Homecoming
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
More
Most popular organizations:
Western student Association, International Student Council, Black Student Union, Cru and Malaysian Student Association
Western student Association, International Student Council, Black Student Union, Cru and Malaysian Student Association
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
residence hall security system, engravers for identification of items, free bicycle registration
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | ||
Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | 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 | ||
Rock Climbing | 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 | 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 | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | ||
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | 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 | ||
Rock Climbing | 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 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | No | Division 1 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 1 | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No |
Faculty
1,190
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 744
Part-time - 446
Male - 576
Female - 614
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