Value signal
Out-of-state value
OOS tuition below the public-university average.
This school$19.1k
Public 4-yr OOS avg$28k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,298
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,098
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,713
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,713
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$27,011
Net price (after aid)$18,701
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,557
$30k – $48k$10,010
$48k – $75k$18,710
$75k – $110k$23,468
$110k+$25,313
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$53,562
Median debt at graduation$26,188
Est. monthly loan payment$278
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants25%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans48%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
58%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$15.3k
Out-of-state
$19.1k
below avg
Net price
$18.7k
Pell
25%
Median debt
$26.2k
Earnings (10y)
$53.6k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Social Sciences
PsychologyEconomicsInternational Relations
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Data ScienceCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
85%
SAT range
990 - 1220
ACT range
20 - 27
Campus & Student Life
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About Western Michigan University
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- Where is Western Michigan University located?
- Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Western Michigan University?
- Western Michigan University is a public university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Western Michigan University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Western Michigan University is approximately 85%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Western Michigan University?
- Western Michigan University's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,298 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Western Michigan University?
- Western Michigan University reports total enrollment of approximately 16,371 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Western Michigan University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Western Michigan University.
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