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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI·Public·~85% acceptance

Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 85% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $15,273 per year after financial aid. About 58% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $53,562 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$15,273/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $29,237
Aid cuts ~$13,964/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

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Admissions
GPA range3.38–3.88
SAT (middle 50%)990–1220
ACT (middle 50%)20–27
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
58%
graduation rate
81%
freshman retention
$45,356
median earnings, 6yr
$53,562
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Michigan University's acceptance rate?
Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants.
How much does Western Michigan University cost?
At Western Michigan University, the average net price after aid is about $15,273 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $29,237 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Western Michigan University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 990–1220 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT.

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