Western Michigan University is a public 4-year college in Kalamazoo, Michigan with 12,568 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, costs an average of $13,902 a year after grants and graduates 59% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Western Michigan University acceptance rate and admissions
Western Michigan University admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Western Michigan University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Dec 1, 2026
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants ($100 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Western Michigan University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Western Michigan University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$15,954
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$19,908
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$12,661
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$30,098
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$13,902
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $13,902 a year after grants and scholarships, $16,196 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Western Michigan University graduation rate, earnings and debt
59%finished within 6 years81%came back for year two32%get a Pell Grant
59% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $57,828 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Western Michigan University$57,828
Michigan median, public 4-year$59,879
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Western Michigan University$25,000
Michigan median$20,500
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Western Michigan University majors and what graduates earn
Western Michigan University awarded bachelor's degrees in 91 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from paper science and engineering ($102,825).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Western Michigan University
95 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Western Michigan University?
Western Michigan University admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Western Michigan University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $15,954 for in-state students and $19,908 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $13,902 a year in 2024-25.
Is Western Michigan University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Western Michigan University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Western Michigan University?
59% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Western Michigan University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $57,828 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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