Michigan
Kalamazoo,
Bronco Nation
17,835 Total enrollment*
14,397 Undergraduates*
2,621 First-year students*
986 Transfer students*
FIRST-YEAR PROFILE middle 50%
GPA 3.21-3.91 (4.00 scale)*
WMU is test-optional for admission and test-free for scholarships.
33% of undergradutes identify as historically underrepresented or international*
16:1 student-to-faculty ratio
89% of classes have fewer than 40 students and 77% have less than 30*
26% of undergraduate students are from outside of Michigan*
90+ study abroad programs
Among 3,458 survey respondents, 2,434 were employed full time, 65 were employed part time and 703 employed their degree to gain admittance to graduate school or were otherwise continuing their education. 2021-22 Career Outcomes Report, wmich.edu/about/facts *2022-23 Common Data Set
positioned in the heart of the Great Lakes region
people in the metro Kalamazoo area
of 10 Broncos are employed quickly, working in their field
† Ranked No. 3 Best Metro Area in America for new college grads Smart Asset, 2023
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300,000
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in jobs they like
Broncos are empowered
You’re an individual who is truly unique. We celebrate the passions that drive you and the possibilities that inspire you. Here, a degree is a pursuit of purpose where learning empowers you, well-being strengthens you and an experience-driven education leads to a meaningful career. Western is the place to become your best self.
An experience-driven career
The great internship and networking opportunities available at Western helped Brandon land a dream job with a National Football League team.
Brandon Harlin, Sports Management ‘22 Player Engagement Coordinator for the New York Giants
†Among 3,458 survey respondents, 2,434 were employed full time, 65 were employed part time and 703 employed their degree to gain admittance to graduate school or were otherwise continuing their education. 2021-22 Career Outcomes Report, wmich.edu/about/facts
Choose from 150+ majors wmich.edu/academics
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African American & African Studies
Accountancy
Advertising & Promotion
Aerospace Engineering
Animation (See Kinetic Imaging)
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art Education
Art History
Art: B.A., B.F.A. Programs
Arts Administration
Aviation Flight Science
Aviation Management & Operations
Aviation Technical Operations
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Business Analytics
Business Education
Business Law
Business-Oriented Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Chemistry: ACS Certified
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies
Community & Regional Planning
Comparative Religion*
Computer Engineering
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Criminal Justice Studies*
Cybersecurity*
Dance: B.A., B.F.A. Programs
Data Science
Digital Marketing & eCommerce
Digital Media & Journalism
E
Early Childhood Unified Education
Early Learning & Intervention
Earth Science
Economics: B.A., B.S. Programs
Economics: Business
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Elementary Education PK-3 & TESOL K-12
Engineering Design Technology
Engineering Management Technology
English
• Creative Writing Emphasis
• Literature & Language
• Rhetoric & Writing Studies
Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Environmental Geology
Event Management
Exercise Science
• Clinical/Pre-Professional
• Human Performance
• Strength & Conditioning
Family & Consumer Sciences
Teacher Education
Family Science & Human Development
• Child Development & Services
• Family Studies
• Youth & Community Development
Fashion Merchandising & Design
• Design & Development
• Merchandising
Film, Video & Media Studies
Finance
Food Marketing
French Freshwater Science & Sustainability G
Game Art (See Kinetic Imaging)
Gender & Women’s Studies
General Mathematics
Geochemistry
Geography
• Environmental Geography
• Geographic Information Science
• Urban, Regional & Environmental Planning
Geology
Geophysics
German
Global & International Studies
Graphic Design: B.F.A. Program
Health Administration
Healthcare Services & Sciences*
• Blindness & Low Vision Studies
Preparation
• Clinical Practice in Health
• Occupational Therapy Preparation
• Physician Assistant Preparation
History
Human Resource Management
Hydrogeology
Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering
Industrial Technology Education
• Non-Vocational
• Vocational
Integrated Science
Interior Architecture & Design
Interpersonal Communication
Japanese
Kinetic Imaging
• Animation
• Game Art
• Video Art
Latin Leadership & Business Strategy
Management (See Leadership & Business Strategy)
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Marketing
Mathematics (see General Mathematics)
Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive
• Solid Mechanics & Structures
Multimedia Arts Technology-
Music
Music
• B.M.A. Program
• Jazz Studies
Music Composition
Music Education
• Choral/General Secondary Education
• Instrumental Secondary Education
Music Performance
• Instrumental
• Keyboard
• Vocal
Music Theatre Performance:
B.F.A.
Music Therapy N
Nursing
• Nursing
• RN to BSN Program*
Nutrition & Dietetics O
Occupational Education Studies
Occupational Therapy
Physical & Health Education
Physics
Political Science
• American Public Policy
• International & Comparative Politics
• Public Law
Product Design
Psychology*
Public & Nonprofit Administration
Public Health
Public History S
Sales & Business Marketing
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
• Social Psychology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech, Language & Hearing
Sciences
Sport Management
• Recreation Management
• Sport Management Statistics
Strategic Communication*
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Leadership & Teamwork
• Media & Technology
• Public Relations
Supply Chain Management
Sustainable Brewing
Sustainable Brewing: Operations T
Teaching & Learning
Mathematics
Theatre
• Acting
• Design & Technical Production
• Stage Management
Tourism & Travel
U
University Curriculum/ Exploratory Advising V
Video Art (See Kinetic Imaging) W
Workforce Education & Development
Majors are subject to change.
Paper Engineering
Personal Financial Planning
Philosophy
Philosophy: Professional & Applied Ethics
*These programs are available online.
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Admission and financial aid
How to apply
1. Complete the Common App wmich.edu/apply
2. Submit official transcript(s)
3. Check your Gold Gateway account
ACT/SAT Test Scores
Western is test-optional for admission and test-free for admission scholarships. You may report/submit ACT or SAT test scores, but it is not required. To have your test score used in the admission process, please provide self-reported scores on your admission application
Western’s ACT school code: 2066 Western’s SAT (College Board) school code: 1902
Interested in aviation flight science or direct admission to the Bronson School of
Nursing? Admission is only considered for the fall entry term. A complete application file must be received by the Early Action deadline of Dec. 15. Applicants should complete all areas of the Common App to maximize consideration. Students admitted to these programs must confirm their admission by May 1.
Scholarships
Western offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities, many of which you are guaranteed to receive once you are admitted. For more information, visit wmich.edu/admissions/scholarships.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to help determine your eligibility for need-based scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.
Direct costs [2023-24]
Estimated costs Michigan resident Non-resident Tuition and fees* $14,594 $18,218 Housing and food** $11,490 $11,490 Books and supplies $1,128 $1,128 Total estimated costs $27,212 $30,836
*Full time, lower level (up to 15 credits) on main campus for fall and spring. Differential tuition, assessed by the Haworth College of Business, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Fine Arts, is not included in these. View details at wmich.edu/registrar/tuition
**Housing and food figure is for a double-occupancy room in the Valley Neighborhood with the Bronco Gold meal plan.
2022-23 Common Data Set
The Western 5 to 9
On campus, you’ll find everything you need to thrive intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially in and out of the classroom. In Kalamazoo, you’ll enjoy a vibrant college town situated perfectly between Detroit and Chicago and less than an hour from Lake Michigan.
4,000+ concerts, plays, musicals and other campus events each year
16 Division I varsity sports
30 club sports
Find the best places to eat, shop, explore and more at discoverkalamazoo.com.
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