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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY INFORMATION


Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and is a public college. Western Michigan University is a four year college and offers Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses.

Western Michigan University is in a relatively urban area (in or near a city), which may be something you prefer if you like a city lifestyle as a student.

Western Michigan University has a rolling admissions policy, which means that you can apply throughout the year for the upcoming semester.

Western Michigan University is a larger college with an enrollment of 26,231 students.

Western Michigan University accepts about 82% of its applicants on average, and 68% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at Western Michigan University.

If you are looking for more information on financial aid at Western Michigan University, you can may want to contact Susan O'Flaherty, who is the Executive Director of Student Services at Western Michigan University. You may also qualify for free grants for college in Michigan to attend Western Michigan University.

You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at Western Michigan University:

  • ACT

If you are interested in joining the Army, Western Michigan University does have an ROTC Army program that is available for attending students.

Western Michigan University offers military credit for military courses that have been completed successfully by students.

If you have taken some advanced placement courses with an applicable test, or obtained credit from an other college, you may be eligible to transfer that credit to Western Michigan University.

Western Michigan University offers the following co-op opportunities and programs to its students:

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health
  • Home Economics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Technologies
  • Vocational Arts

Western Michigan University offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:

  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Jazz Band
  • Literary Magazine
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensembles
  • Music Theater
  • Opera
  • Pep Band
  • Radio Station
  • Sports
  • Student Government
  • Yearbook

On a 4.0 scale, the average high school gpa for students that are entering Western Michigan University is 3.3.

You may want to brush up on your ACT preparation as well, because the average ACT score for students that are entering Western Michigan University is 22.

Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend Western Michigan University? Well, about 7% of the student body at Western Michigan University comes from outside the state of Michigan.

Are you thinking of joining a fraternity or a sorority while you are attending Western Michigan University? You're not alone - about 8% of the students at Western Michigan University join a fraternity or sorority.

Do a lot of the students at Western Michigan University live on campus? Well, about 75% live on campus, while 25% live off campus and commute to school every day.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Western Michigan University Address:


1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-3899
Phone: 269-387-1000
Fax: 269-387-4377
Web Site: http://www.wmich.edu

Western Michigan University admission closing date:


Rolling

Does Western Michigan University offer Associate's degrees?


No

Does Western Michigan University offer Bachelor's degrees?


Yes

Does Western Michigan University offer Master's degrees?


Yes

Does Western Michigan University offer Doctoral degrees?


Yes

Western Michigan University graduation rate:


53.2%

Western Michigan University retention rate:


76%

Western Michigan University average high school GPA:


3.3

Western Michigan University average ACT score:


22

Western Michigan University tuition cost (estimate):


$4,933



Financial Aid is available only to those who qualify.

Western Michigan University room & board cost (estimate):


$6,496

Is Western Michigan University a private college?


No

Is Western Michigan University a coed college?


Yes

Western Michigan University school calendar:


Semester

Is Western Michigan University a 2 year or 4 year college?


4 Years
Please Note: Length of programs pertain to finishing programs in normal time.

Western Michigan University enrollment:


26,231 Students

Percentage of applicants accepted to Western Michigan University


82%

Percentage of students at Western Michigan University receiving financial aid:


68%

Percentage of African American students:


4.9%

Percentage of Native American students:


0.4%

Percentage of Asian students:


1.4%

Percentage of Hispanic students:


1.8%

Percentage of Caucasian students:


87.4%

Percentage of students living on campus:


75%

Percentage of students living off campus:


25%



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Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on 2007-10-26.

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