Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · Public · City campus · 12,568 students

Western Michigan University is a public city college in Kalamazoo, MI, with about 12,568 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Western Michigan University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

85%

Admit rate

$29,237/yr

Cost of attendance

$53,562

Median earnings

58%

Graduation rate

81%

Retention

16:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$11,928/yr

$30–48k$14,885/yr

$48–75k$18,775/yr

$75–110k$22,682/yr

$110k+$24,944/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Western Michigan University.