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Colleges / Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate83%
Acceptance Rate83%

About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University is a public, state college in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Western Michigan University was founded in 1903. The college currently enrolls around 19,038 students a year, including 15,309 undergraduates.

Western Michigan University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Western Michigan University. The acceptance rate at Western Michigan University is 83%. Out of 18,853 applications received in 2022, 15,612 students were offered admission.

Western Michigan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 37%

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 locatedin the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan,.

If you want to see Western Michigan University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Kalamazoo, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International.

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College Info

1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Campus Setting: Urban

Western Michigan University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Western Michigan University is Continuous processing.

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

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Composite SAT Range

1000 - 1200

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Math SAT Range

490 - 600

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Reading SAT Range

510 - 620

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1200 and Above

Good

1000 to 1200

Avg

1000 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Western Michigan University students is 1107. Applicants with SAT scores of 1200 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Western Michigan University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1000 to 1200 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

$26,134

In State

$29,597

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$13,850
$17,313
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$11,156
$11,156
Books
$1,128
$1,128

Student Life

Wondering what life at Western Michigan University is like? There are approximately 19,038 students enrolled at Western Michigan University, including 15,309 undergraduate students and 3,729 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 79% percent are from MI and 21% percent of students are from other states.

79%

Full Time

21%

Part Time

79%

In State

21%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

19,038

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$13,850

Out-of-State

$17,313

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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