Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
269-387-1000
Western Michigan University (WMU) is a public research university in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo. Its enrollment, as of the Fall 2016 semester, was 23,252. WMU has one of the largest aviation programs in the United States, and is the site of the annual International Congress on Medieval Studies. The university's athletic teams compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and are known as the Western Michigan Broncos. They compete in the Mid-American Conference for most sports. WMU's body of living alumni comprises more than 94,000 people.
The university's aviation program is the largest in the country and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The program has been ranked as the best in the nation by both US News and World Report and the Princeton Review. The program is also a member of the Association of Flight Training Professionals.
The university's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is the largest college on campus and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college is home to the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, which is a partnership between the university and local industry that provides training and research in advanced manufacturing technologies.
The university's College of Fine Arts is one of the largest in the state of Michigan and offers degrees in art, music, theatre, and dance. The college is home to the Gwen Frostic School of Art, which is one of the oldest art schools in the country.
The university's College of Health and Human Services is the largest health-related college in the state of Michigan and offers degrees in nursing, social work, and public health. The college is home to the Bronson School of Nursing, which is the largest nursing school in the state.
The university's College of Education and Human Development is the largest education-related college in the state of Michigan and offers degrees in education, human development, and counseling. The college is home to the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, which is a leading research center on labor markets and economic development.
The university's College of Business is the largest business-related college in the state of Michigan and offers degrees in business, accounting, and economics. The college is home to the Haworth College of Business, which is one of the oldest business schools in the country.
The university's College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college on campus and offers degrees in the liberal arts and sciences. The college is home to the Lee Honors College, which is a highly selective program that offers smaller classes and close interaction with faculty.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 19887
Acceptance Rate: 84.94%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://wmich.edu/
Financial Aid: https://wmich.edu/finaid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $27071
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $30095
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Western Michigan University is $107186.34. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Western Michigan University. For graduates of Western Michigan University, we saw an average early-career income of $55200.00 and mid-career income of $98200.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.