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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI
University Website: www.wmich.edu
Apply Online: www.wmich.edu/admi/undergradapp/index.html
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Western Michigan University (WMU) is a public university established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo. When the school first opened, it was known as the Western State Normal School, but was renamed Western State Teachers College in 1927 and Western Michigan College of Education in 1941. On February 26, 1957 Governor G. Mennen Williams signed into law a bill making Western Michigan College the state's fourth public university. In its annual ranking of the nation’s 4,000 colleges and universities, U.S. News & World Report consistently lists WMU as one of the nation’s top 100 public universities.

WMU's main campus is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. As of the Fall 2010 semester, the school has an enrollment of 25,045. The school's mascot is Buster Bronco, and the school colors are brown and gold.

WMU's College of Aviation is one of the largest and most prestigious aviation programs in the United States; the university is also noted for its Paper Engineering and Behavior Analysis programs, as well as for the Haworth College of Business Integrated Supply Chain Management and Army ROTC program.

WMU's expansion projects include a new Business Technology and Research Park for research and economic development, a new engineering campus, a new health and human services campus, a new aviation campus in Battle Creek, Michigan, and extensive building renovation and restoration on the main Kalamazoo campus, as well as a new chemistry building and a visual arts center.

WMU is the site of the annual International Congress on Medieval Studies.

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Fast Facts

  • Public, Four or more years
  • 24576 students
  • $18,774.00 avg tuition

1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5167
(269) 387-3530

Apply online Admissions:
www.wmich.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:
www.wmich.edu/finaid/

Areas of Study:

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Visual And Performing Arts
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Western Michigan University

Statistics:
Applied 12,379
Admitted 10,253 83%
Enrolled total 3,193
Full Time: 3,163
Part Time 30
standards:
Test 25th % 75th %
SAT Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite 20 25
ACT English 19 25
ACT Math 19 25
ACT Writing
retention / graduation:
Retention rate 72%
4-year graduation rate 19%
6-year graduation rate 54%
requirements:
Open Admissions Policy No
Secondary School GPA Required
Secondary School Rank Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School Record Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores Required
TOEFL Required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
credit:
AP Credits Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Western Michigan University

Tuition In-District In-State Out-Of-State
Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition $7,654.00 $7,654.00 $18,774.00
Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees $728.00 $728.00 $728.00
Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour $265.00 $265.00 $649.00
Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,639.00 $9,639.00 $20,415.00
Full Time Graduate Required Fees $728.00 $728.00 $728.00
Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour $402.00 $402.00 $851.00
Expenses On-Campus Off-Campus
(without family) 		Off-Campus
(with family)
Room and Board $7,784.00 $7,544.00 $4,388.00
Other Expenses $3,132.00 $3,132.00 $4,388.00
Additional Fees
Undergraduate Application Fee $35.00
Graduate Application Fee $40.00
Books and Supplies $1,000.00
Financial Aid
Percent receiving aid 79%
Percent receiving grant aid 63%
Avg amount of grant aid $4,667.00
Percent receiving student loan aid 59%
Avg amount of student loan aid $7,751.00

Western Michigan University

Programs and majors Associate's Bachelor's Master's Doctorate
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
African-American/Black Studies X
Area Studies, Other X
Women's Studies X
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Biochemistry X
Biology/Biological Sciences, General X X
Biomedical Sciences, General X
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
Accounting X X
Business Administration and Management, General X
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other X
Business/Commerce, General X
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce X
Finance, General X
Financial Planning and Services X
Human Resources Development X
Human Resources Management and Services, Other X
Information Resources Management X
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management X
Management Science X
Marketing, Other X
Marketing/Marketing Management, General X
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations X
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Advertising X
Communication and Media Studies, Other X
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other X
Journalism X
Organizational Communication, General X X
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other X
Speech Communication and Rhetoric X X
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Computer and Information Sciences, General X
Computer Science X X
EDUCATION
Art Teacher Education X X
Biology Teacher Education X
Business Teacher Education X
Chemistry Teacher Education X
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services X
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services X
Early Childhood Education and Teaching X X
Education, Other X
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances X
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation X
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness X
Educational Evaluation and Research X
Educational Leadership and Administration, General X
Educational/Instructional Technology X
Elementary Education and Teaching X X
English/Language Arts Teacher Education X X
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education X X
French Language Teacher Education X
Geography Teacher Education X
German Language Teacher Education X
Health Teacher Education X
History Teacher Education X
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching X
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching X
Mathematics Teacher Education X X
Music Teacher Education X
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching X
Physics Teacher Education X
Reading Teacher Education X
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education X X
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education X
Social Science Teacher Education X
Spanish Language Teacher Education X
Special Education and Teaching, General X
Special Education and Teaching, Other X
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels X
Technical Teacher Education X
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering X
Chemical Engineering X
Civil Engineering, General X X
Computer Engineering, General X X
Electrical and Electronics Engineering X X
Engineering, Other X X
Industrial Engineering X X
Manufacturing Engineering X X
Mechanical Engineering X X
Operations Research X
Structural Engineering X
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician X
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other X
Engineering/Industrial Management X X
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
Creative Writing X X
English Composition X
English Language and Literature, General X X
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
Apparel and Textiles, General X
Child Development X
Family Systems X
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management X
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
French Language and Literature X
German Language and Literature X
Latin Language and Literature X
Spanish Language and Literature X X
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Athletic Training/Trainer X X
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist X
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other X
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other X
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General X
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling X
Music Therapy/Therapist X X
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) X
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) X
Occupational Therapy/Therapist X X
Physician Assistant X X
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist X
HISTORY
History, General X X
Public/Applied History X X
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies X
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other X
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
Applied Mathematics, General X X
Mathematics, General X X
Statistics, General X X
MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician X
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
International/Global Studies X
Medieval and Renaissance Studies X
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other X
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Environmental Studies X
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General X
Kinesiology and Exercise Science X X
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies X
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management X
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Philosophy X X
Philosophy, Other X
Religion/Religious Studies X X
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Chemistry, General X X
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other X
Geology/Earth Science, General X X
Hydrology and Water Resources Science X
Physics, General X X
PSYCHOLOGY
Counseling Psychology X
Industrial and Organizational Psychology X
Psychology, General X X
Social Psychology X
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Public Administration X
Social Work X X
SOCIAL SCIENCES
American Government and Politics (United States) X
Anthropology X X
Applied Economics X
Economics, General X X
Economics, Other X
Geography X X
Geography, Other X
Political Science and Government, General X X
Political Science and Government, Other X
Sociology X X
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew X
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations X
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting X
Art History, Criticism and Conservation X
Art/Art Studies, General X X
Arts Management X
Dance, General X
Dance, Other X
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other X
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other X
Fine/Studio Arts, General X
Graphic Design X
Industrial and Product Design X
Interior Design X
Jazz/Jazz Studies X
Keyboard Instruments X
Music Pedagogy X
Music Performance, General X X
Music Theory and Composition X X
Music, General X
Music, Other X
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology X
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism X
Voice and Opera X

Western Michigan University Scholarships

Name Amount Deadline
Presidential Gold Scholarship - Western Michigan University $8000 May 01, 2012
Presidential Silver Scholarship - Western Michigan University $6000 May 01, 2012
Lynne and Charlene Fogarty McKee Endowed Scholarship $3000 April 01, 2012
Mayor Dennis Archer Scholarship $2000 April 01, 2012
Merit Scholarship - American InterContinental University $1000 Varies
Walter/Virginia Newhouse Scholarship $1000 April 01, 2012
Stanley/Helenan Robin Scholarship $1000 April 01, 2012
Harold and Beulah McKee Scholarship Fund $1000 April 01, 2012
Edwin Steffen Scholarship $1000 April 01, 2012
WMU Excellence Scholarship $1000 May 01, 2012
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Schools Near Western Michigan University

Name Distance
Kalamazoo College 0.6mi
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 5.4mi
The Robert B Miller College 22.2mi
Kellogg Community College 22.2mi
Glen Oaks Community College 27.3mi
Southwestern Michigan College 32.6mi
Olivet College 36.7mi
Davenport University 39.4mi
ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming 39.8mi
Lake Michigan College 42.6mi
Western Theological Seminary 42.8mi
Hope College 42.9mi
Grace Bible College 44.0mi
Harrison College-Elkhart 44.2mi
Albion College 44.3mi