Western Michigan University Description:
Western Michigan University is a large public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school frequently ranks among the top 100 public universities in the country. Business is the most popular undergraduate field, but for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, Western Michigan University was awarded a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Academically talented students should check out the Lee Honors College. In athletics, the WMU Broncos compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference (MAC).
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 83%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: - / -
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 20 / 25
- ACT English: 19 / 25
- ACT Math: 18 / 25
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 25,045 (19,966 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 51% Male / 49% Female
- 87% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $9,606 (in-state); $22,338 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,040 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,249
- Other Expenses: $3,259
- Total Cost: $22,154 (in-state); $34,886 (out-of-state)
Western Michigan University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 80%
- Western Michigan Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 58%
- Loans: 64%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $6,959
- Loans: $5,869
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Finance, Interdisciplinary Studies, Management, Marketing, Psychology
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%
- Transfer Out Rate: 31%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 22%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 54%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Western Michigan University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.wmich.edu/about/mission/
"Western Michigan University is a student-centered research university, building intellectual inquiry, investigation, and discovery into all undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The University provides leadership in teaching, research, learning, and public service. Nationally recognized and internationally engaged, the University:
- Forges a responsive and ethical academic community
- Develops foundations for achievement in pluralistic societies
- Incorporates participation from diverse individuals in decision-making
- Contributes to technological and economic development
- Engenders an awareness and appreciation of the arts"
