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Western Michigan University
College admissions information for Western Michigan University.
General Information
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Contact Information 1903 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5167 www.wmich.edu www.ask-wmu@wmich.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/Evening college | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Western Michigan University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 24,841 (20,081 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Small |
| Undergraduate Student Age 97% under 25, 9% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $35 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 11,830 | 5,550 | 6,280 |
| Percent admitted | 86 | 83 | 88 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 35 | 38 | 32 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | ||
| ACT | 3435 | 97 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $6,866 | $6,478 | $5,668 |
| Out-of-State | $16,806 | $15,856 | $13,823 |
| Books and Supplies | $906 | $880 | $846 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,877 | $6,821 | $6,496 |
| Other | $3,008 | $2,620 | $2,548 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,850 | $5,620 | $5,440 |
| Other | $3,524 | $3,500 | $3,452 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $4,213 | $4,090 | $3,964 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $17,657 | $16,799 | $15,558 |
| Off Campus | $18,146 | $16,478 | $15,406 |
| Off Campus with Family | $11,985 | $11,448 | $10,478 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $27,597 | $26,177 | $23,713 |
| Off Campus | $28,086 | $25,856 | $23,561 |
| Off Campus with Family | $21,925 | $20,826 | $18,633 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
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Band reads to elementary students (WWMT 3 Kalamazoo)
Oct 10 2008
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Some Western Michigan University students are ready to hit the books. But they're not studying for big exams. The school's marching band spends Fridays reading to local elementary students.
Indie Film “Cherry” coming to Kalamazoo
Oct 8 2008
“CHERRY” SET TO BEGIN FILMING IN KALAMAZOO LATER THIS MONTH Independent Film will also be a learning experience for Kalamazoo College and WMU students We’re learning this week that principle photography for “Cherry”, a feature-length movie will be filmed on the campuses of Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, with other scenes filmed at various locations around Kalamazoo. Filming is set to begin later this...
WMU enrollment tide may be turning
Sep 25 2008
Western Michigan University rejoiced in a growth in enrollment this fall of 1.6 percent, after a nearly eight-year slide in numbers. The official fall count listed 24,818 students, an increase of more than 385 over last fall's enrollment....
