Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
Questions and Answers about Western Michigan University
Darius S.
9 months ago
How are roommates selected for first year students at Western Michigan University?
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9 months ago
Is a bike necessary to travel around WMU campus?
Emma G.
10 months ago
Can I bring my car as a freshman?
Emma G.
10 months ago
Is the school culture at Western Michigan University more competitive or communal?
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10 months ago
What are Western Michigan University strongest majors and what programs do you offer to support them?
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11 months ago
What resources does the Western Michigan University offer for students with disabilities?
Majors offered at Western Michigan University
Biggest majors
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Academics at Western Michigan University
990-1190
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
20-26
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
Selectivity
Least Selective (81% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Public 4-year institution
Demographics for Western Michigan University Students
| Ethnicity Breakdown | Asian | Black | Caucasian | Hispanic | Middle Eastern | Native American | Pacific Islander |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University Students | 5% | 14% | 73% | 12% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| All Bold.org College Students | 11% | 21% | 39% | 25% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Gender breakdown
Western Michigan University Students
31%
66%
Male
Female
< 3% Gender nonconforming
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Common careers for Western Michigan University students
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Software Engineer75k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)75k
Operations Manager74k
Mechanical Engineer71k
Manufacturing Engineer66k
Occupational Therapist (OT)61k
Human Resources (HR) Generalist58k
51.9kAvg. Early Career Pay
93kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
48%in High-Meaning careers
16%in STEM careers
Net price of attending Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University financial aid
Grants per year
- Average grant $6,720
- Average pell grant $4,721
Loans per year
- Average total loans $8,967
- Average federal loans $5,639
Student reviews of Western Michigan University
by Bold.org students
4.1
5
4
3
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1
Recommended by
100% of students
Known for
Lots of interesting clubs and activities
Awesome study spaces and libraries
Diverse and Inclusive
LGBTQ+ friendly
Accessible and helpful professors
- All reviews 16
Theo Richards
Accounting
Swimming
Reading
Math + 2 others
5.0
WHAT I LIKED
I enjoy the diversity and inclusion the campus offers as well as the excellent instructors.
WHAT I didn’t LIKE
N/A
Harlie Witte
Music
Cheerleading