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Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University is a public university in a small city in the Kalamazoo, MI metro with 13,026 students and a 85% acceptance rate.

Kalamazoo, Michigan · Public · City, small · 13,026 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · MACEarly action Dec 1

Admission rate

85%

of applicants admitted

SAT, middle half

990–1220

25th to 75th percentile

ACT, middle half

20–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,273

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

58%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

80%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$53,562

10 years after entry

Students

13,026

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		December 1, 2026
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		June 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: wmich.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$5,263
$30,001–48,000$5,734
$48,001–75,000$13,833
$75,001–110,000$18,307
Over $110,000$23,625

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreWestern Michigan University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 12204 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1220, 12308 credits
Biology3BIOS 16104 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1100, 11104 credits
Physics 13PHYS 1070, 1080, 1130, 114010 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 10503 credits
Psychology3PSY 10003 credits
Statistics3STAT 16003 credits
Show all 37 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 12204 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1220, 12308 credits
Biology3BIOS 16104 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1100, 11104 credits
Chemistry5CHEM 1100, 1110, 1120, 11308 credits
Physics 13PHYS 1070, 1080, 1130, 114010 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 10503 credits
English Literature and Composition4ENGL 1050 and ENGL 11007 credits
Psychology3PSY 10003 credits
Statistics3STAT 16003 credits
Statistics5STAT 1600 and STAT 21606 credits
Computer Science A3Departmental recommendation 4
Macroeconomics3ECON 20203 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 20103 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 20303 credits
Environmental Science3ENVS 21503 credits
Physics 23PHYS 1150, 11605 credits
European History4HIST 10103 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 20503 credits
Computer Science Principles3CS 11063 credits
Art History3ART 22003 credits
Music Theory4MUS 15902 credits
African American Studies4AAAS 20003 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 1000, 10108 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4Departmental recommendation
Comparative Government and Politics3PSCI 24003 credits
English Language Composition3ENGL 10503 credits
French (Language or Literature)3FREN 1000, 10108 credits
French (Language or Literature)4Departmental recommendation
German Language and Culture3GER 1000, 10108 credits
German Language and Culture4GER 2000, 20108 credits
Government and Politics: United States3PSCI 20003 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 1000, 10108 credits
Italian Language and Culture4Departmental recommendation
Japanese Language and Culture3JPNS 1000, 10108 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JPNS 20004 credits
Japanese Language and Culture5JPNS 2000, 20108 credits
Latin3LAT 1000, 10108 credits
Latin4Departmental recommendation
Music: Aural5MUS 21701 credit
Physics B4PHYS 1130, 1140, 1150, 116010 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 2070, 20805 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 2050, 20605 credits
Precalculus4MATH 11804 credits
Spanish (Language or Literature)3SPAN 1000, 10108 credits
Studio Art (Drawing, 2D, or 3D Design)3
Non-art majors: ART 1300 or ART 1400 Art majors…Non-art majors: ART 1300 or ART 1400 Art majors: Departmental recommendation 3
U.S. History4HIST 2100, 21106 credits

Source: wmich.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology243
Finance200
Accounting170
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other153
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce128
Psychology128
Marketing/Marketing Management103
Marketing, Other97
Show the other 127 majors
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse97
Biomedical Sciences69
Social Work65
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering58
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management58
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies56
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management51
Mechanical Engineering46
Exercise Science and Kinesiology45
Speech Communication and Rhetoric43
Computer Science42
Early Childhood Education and Teaching39
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration38
Chemical Engineering36
Electrical and Electronics Engineering33
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist32
Elementary Education and Teaching32
Biology/Biological Sciences31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences30
Child Development29
Education, Other29
Business Analytics26
Music Teacher Education24
Applied Behavior Analysis23
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other23
Civil Engineering23
Industrial and Product Design22
English Language and Literature21
Social Studies Teacher Education19
Computer Engineering19
Fine/Studio Arts19
Occupational Therapy/Therapist18
Physician Associate/Assistant18
Graphic Design18
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other17
Creative Writing17
Industrial Engineering17
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician17
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities16
Paper Science and Engineering16
Political Science and Government16
Legal Professions and Studies, Other15
Acting15
Fashion Merchandising15
Advertising15
Music Therapy/Therapist14
Environmental Studies14
Anthropology14
Computer and Information Sciences14
Interior Design14
Dance14
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies14
Dance, Other13
Art/Art Studies13
Financial Planning and Services13
Biochemistry12
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician12
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia11
Economics11
Musical Theatre11
Music Technology11
Sociology10
Engineering/Industrial Management10
International/Globalization Studies10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other10
Political Science and Government, Other10
Spanish Language and Literature10
History9
Music Performance9
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology9
Chemistry9
Public Health8
Geology/Earth Science8
Mathematics and Computer Science7
Dietetics/Dietitian7
English/Language Arts Teacher Education7
Mathematics Teacher Education6
Business Administration and Management6
Music6
Geography and Environmental Studies6
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management5
Mathematics5
Aquatic Biology/Limnology5
Japanese Language and Literature5
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations5
Art Teacher Education5
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance5
Family Systems4
Jazz/Jazz Studies4
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management4
Geography4
Public/Applied History4
Philosophy4
Writing3
Hydrology and Water Resources Science3
Family and Community Services3
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics3
Fashion/Apparel Design3
Structural Engineering3
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other3
Music Theory and Composition3
Voice and Opera3
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education3
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education2
Spanish Language Teacher Education2
French Language and Literature2
Applied Mathematics2
Environmental Geosciences2
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management2
American Government and Politics (United States)2
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other2
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education1
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education1
History Teacher Education1
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Geochemistry1
Geophysics and Seismology1
Physics1
Social Psychology1
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Medical Informatics1
Organizational Leadership1
Information Resources Management1
Food Technology and Processing1
Women's Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Tennis

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

21% of men in fraternities · 8% of women in sororities · 15% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

264,780 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)

Nearest hub airport

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.8 of 20

Elevation

891 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

18°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

64.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

12 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$980 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size