Western Michigan University is a public institution in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 18,266 students. It admits 84.6% of applicants. The average student pays $19,195 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $26,409.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 84.6%
Applicants: 20,501
Admitted: 17,334
SAT (middle 50%): 1000–1220
Yield: 15.1%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $26,409
Average net price: $19,195
In-state tuition: $13,434
Out-of-state tuition: $16,768
Median debt at graduation: $19,500

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 18,266
Student-faculty ratio: 16:1
Graduation rate: 56%
Freshman retention: 77%
US News rank: #263

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $52,487
Median earnings (6 yr): $43,067
Loan repayment (3 yr): 67.1%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Western Michigan University.

Colleges similar to Western Michigan University

Comparable on selectivity, size, and institution type.