Western Michigan University

(Kalamazoo, MI)

Western Michigan University is a dynamic, student-centered research university offering 140 undergraduate degrees in a wide range of academic fields. As Michigan’s fourth largest higher education institution, WMU is comprised of several campuses within the region, encompassing more than 1,200 acres and 151 buildings. WMU’s main campus, located close to downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, is home to state-of-the-art facilities for business, chemistry, science research, health and human services, and the arts. Students enjoy an energized campus life featuring nearly 300 clubs and organizations as well as a full array of NCAA Division IA athletic teams.

Admissions

82.8%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.24
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required
  • 20–25 ACT Composite
  • 19–25 ACT English
  • 19–25 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$20,298
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $8,382
  • $19,502
  • $10,916
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

21,611
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • City
  • 49% Women

Areas of Study

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Nutrition

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature

Performing Arts

Acting, Film & Video

Public Service

Parks & Recreation

Science & Math

Biology, Math

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Family & Consumer Sciences, Other Social Sciences

Trades

Aviation, Mechanic

Visual Arts & Design

Art Direction

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Aero Club, Books, Art Club, Band, Film, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Film Society, Foreign Language Club, German Club, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Yoga, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Young Democrats

Long Description

Western Michigan, founded in 1903, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Aviation, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Fine Arts, and Health and Human Services and the Division of Continuing Education. Its 541-acre campus is located in Kalamazoo, 145 miles from Detroit.

Mailing Address

1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5167
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