Western Michigan University
PublicKalamazoo, MI
Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo, MI, is a public large school, enrolling around 12,568 students. Western Michigan University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 85%. Among reported majors, Paper Science and Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $102,825/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jun 1, 2027This is the rolling-admission deadline. Some programs only take Early Action (Dec 1) applicants.
Confirm on Western Michigan University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $3,782 more per year in tuition and fees (1.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Western Michigan University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Western Michigan University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Michigan University's acceptance rate?
Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI admits approximately 85% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Western Michigan University cost?
Western Michigan University's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,237 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Western Michigan University?
For 2024-25, Western Michigan University's published tuition and required fees were $19,034 for out-of-state students and $15,252 for in-state students -- $3,782 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Western Michigan University?
Western Michigan University's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jun 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Western Michigan University require students to live on campus?
No -- Western Michigan University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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