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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,356

Acceptance Rate

85%

Graduation Rate

57%

Annual Tuition

$15,298

At a Glance

Total Students

12,704

Retention Rate

80%

Faculty Ratio

16

Financial Aid

48%

Median Debt

$26,188

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Western Michigan University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 84.7%. The university enrolls 12,704 students. The average in-state tuition is $15,298. Approximately 47.9% of students receive financial aid.

The university's graduation rate is 56.5%, with a retention rate of 79.9%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $43,987. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,356, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $53,562. The median debt for students is $26,188.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$44k

1 YEAR

$45k

5 YEARS

$54k

10 YEARS

Top 51% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Western Michigan University alumni earn a median salary of $43,987. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $45,356. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $53,562. The median debt for graduates is $26,188.

Western Michigan University has an 84.7% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 56.5%, and the retention rate is 79.9%. The in-state tuition is $15,298. Nearly half of the students, 47.9%, receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200

Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Western Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 84.7%.