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85%
Open Admissions
56%
Graduation
About Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a public four-year institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. With an enrollment of approximately 12,704 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 85%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 56%. Graduates earn a median salary of $53,562 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,701 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
85%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
56%
Enrollment
12,704
Total students
Median Earnings
$53,562
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$15,298
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,098
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,701
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
20 – 27
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
490
Median
545
75th
600
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
24
75th
27
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,098/yr
In-State Tuition$15,298/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$18,701/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$74,804
10-Year Earnings
$535,620
ROI Multiple
7.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Western Michigan University
Student Outcomes
56%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$54k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
12,704
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
