Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Western Michigan University is a public university located in Kalamazoo, MI, serving approximately 12,704 students. It has an acceptance rate of 85%.
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Tuition
$15,298
Acceptance
84.68%
Students
16,371
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
58%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
84.68%
SAT range
990 - 1220
ACT range
20 - 27
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
16,371
Undergrads
12,704
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
129
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
72
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.26
Property Rate / 1,000
2.83
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Kalamazoo
Violent Rate / 100k
583
Property Rate / 100k
2,329
Location
Institution does not report this
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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