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WMU Student Population

Total 17,000 students are enrolled in Western Michigan University (13,589 undergraduate and 3,411 graduate). Among them, 1,811 students are enrolled in online degree/certificate programs. 1,112 faculties are working for Western Michigan University and student to faculty ratio is 15.29 to 1.
  • Total Student Population: 17,000
  • Undergraduate: 13,589
  • Graduate: 3,411
  • Online Students: 1,811
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Population By Gender/Attending Status

For academic year 2022-2023, total 17,000 students enrolled into Western Michigan University. 13,589 enrolled in undergraduate programs and 3,411 students enrolled in graduate programs. By attending status. there are 12,696 full-time and 4,304 part-time students. By gender, 8,054 male and 8,946 female students are attending at Western Michigan University. Next table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Western Michigan University.
Student Population By Gender
Western Michigan University
TotalMaleFemale
Total17,0008,0548,946
Undergraduate13,5896,7686,821
Graduate3,4111,2862,125
Student Population By Attending Status
Western Michigan University
TotalFull-timePart-time
Total17,00012,6964,304
Undergraduate13,58911,4212,168
Graduate3,4111,2752,136

Population by Race/Ethnicity

Next tables summarize the students population by race/ethnicity at Western Michigan University.
There are 11,381 White (66.95%), 1,383 Black/African American (8.14%), 1,339 Hispanic (7.88%), 513 Asian (3.02%), and 2,384 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Western Michigan University
TotalMaleFemale
Total17,0008,0548,946
American Indian/Native American682543
Asian513248265
Black/African American1,383604779
Hispanic1,339596743
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1046
White11,3815,3136,068
Two More628283345
Un-Known310153157
Undergraduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Western Michigan University
TotalMaleFemale
Total13,5896,7686,821
American Indian/Native American502030
Asian350185165
Black/African American1,122513609
Hispanic1,138527611
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander725
White9,3334,6504,683
Two More557258299
Un-Known286143143
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Western Michigan University
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,4111,2862,125
American Indian/Native American18513
Asian16363100
Black/African American26191170
Hispanic20169132
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander321
White2,0486631,385
Two More712546
Un-Known241014

Online Student Population

Western Michigan University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1,811 students (10.65% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 8,726 students (51.33% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. Next table summarizes the online student population for Western Michigan University.
Distance Learning Student Population at Western Michigan University
TotalEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Total17,0001,8118,7266,463
Undergraduate13,5898838,1344,572
Graduate3,4119285921,891

Population by Student Age

The following table summarizes the students population by age at Western Michigan University. 8,761 students are aged 20 to 24 (51.54% of total students), 4,638 students are aged below 20 (27.28%), 211 students are aged above 50 (1.24%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Western Michigan University.
Student Population By Age at Western Michigan University
TotalMaleFemale
Total17,0008,0548,946
Under 18444160284
Age 18-194,1941,9512,243
Age 20-214,9182,3482,570
Age 22-243,8431,9901,853
Age 25-291,803876927
Age 30-34725329396
Age 35-39404174230
Age 40-49458160298
Age 50-6419662134
Over 6415411
Undergraduate Student Population By Age at Western Michigan University
TotalMaleFemale
Total13,5896,7686,821
Under 18444160284
Age 18-194,1931,9512,242
Age 20-214,8662,3332,533
Age 22-242,8661,6631,203
Age 25-29739442297
Age 30-34247123124
Age 35-39903852
Age 40-491044163
Age 50-64391623
Over 64110
Graduate Student Population By Age at Western Michigan University
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,4111,2862,125
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21521537
Age 22-24977327650
Age 25-291,064434630
Age 30-34478206272
Age 35-39314136178
Age 40-49354119235
Age 50-6415746111
Over 6414311

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Wayne State University (WSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Detroit, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $14,297 for Michigan residents and $30,419 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 23,630 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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Western Michigan University (WMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kalamazoo, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $15,298 for Michigan residents and $19,098 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 17,000 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Largest Graduate Schools in Michigan

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) is a Public, 4-years school located in Ann Arbor, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $17,228 for Michigan residents and $58,072 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 51,225 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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Michigan State University (MSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in East Lansing, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $15,988 for Michigan residents and $43,372 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 50,023 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Wayne State University (WSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Detroit, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $14,297 for Michigan residents and $30,419 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 23,630 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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Central Michigan University (Central Michigan) is a Public, 4-years school located in Mount Pleasant, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,703 for Michigan residents and $14,190 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 14,557 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Western Michigan University (WMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kalamazoo, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $15,298 for Michigan residents and $19,098 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 17,000 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Rivalry Schools to WMU

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WMU vs. Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois University (Northern Illinois) is a Public, 4-years school located in Dekalb, IL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,472 for Illinois residents and $12,700 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,649 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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WMU vs. BSU
Ball State University (BSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Muncie, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,758 for Indiana residents and $28,766 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 19,777 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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WMU vs. Central Michigan
Central Michigan University (Central Michigan) is a Public, 4-years school located in Mount Pleasant, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,703 for Michigan residents and $14,190 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 14,557 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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WMU vs. Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan University (Eastern Michigan) is a Public, 4-years school located in Ypsilanti, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $16,410 for Michigan residents and $15,510 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 14,018 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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WMU vs. UB
University at Buffalo (UB) is a Public, 4-years school located in Buffalo, NY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,782 for New York residents and $30,572 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 32,099 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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WMU vs. Akron Main Campus
University of Akron Main Campus (Akron Main Campus) is a Public, 4-years school located in Akron, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,799 for Ohio residents and $17,239 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,465 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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WMU vs. BGSU
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (BGSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Bowling Green, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $14,081 for Ohio residents and $22,070 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 16,920 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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WMU vs. Kent State University at Kent
Kent State University at Kent (Kent State University at Kent) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kent, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,846 for Ohio residents and $22,316 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 25,854 and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
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WMU vs. Miami of Ohio
Miami University-Oxford (Miami of Ohio) is a Public, 4-years school located in Oxford, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $17,809 for Ohio residents and $40,025 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 19,107 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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WMU vs. Ohio University-Main Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus (Ohio University-Main Campus) is a Public, 4-years school located in Athens, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,746 for Ohio residents and $24,114 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 24,145 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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WMU vs. Toledo
University of Toledo (Toledo) is a Public, 4-years school located in Toledo, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,377 for Ohio residents and $21,737 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,545 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Mid-American Conference (MAC)

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Northern Illinois University (Northern Illinois) is a Public, 4-years school located in Dekalb, IL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,472 for Illinois residents and $12,700 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,649 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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Ball State University (BSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Muncie, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,758 for Indiana residents and $28,766 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 19,777 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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Central Michigan University (Central Michigan) is a Public, 4-years school located in Mount Pleasant, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,703 for Michigan residents and $14,190 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 14,557 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Eastern Michigan University (Eastern Michigan) is a Public, 4-years school located in Ypsilanti, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $16,410 for Michigan residents and $15,510 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 14,018 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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Western Michigan University (WMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kalamazoo, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $15,298 for Michigan residents and $19,098 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 17,000 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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University at Buffalo (UB) is a Public, 4-years school located in Buffalo, NY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,782 for New York residents and $30,572 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 32,099 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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University of Akron Main Campus (Akron Main Campus) is a Public, 4-years school located in Akron, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,799 for Ohio residents and $17,239 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,465 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (BGSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Bowling Green, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $14,081 for Ohio residents and $22,070 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 16,920 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Kent State University at Kent (Kent State University at Kent) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kent, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,846 for Ohio residents and $22,316 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 25,854 and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
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Miami University-Oxford (Miami of Ohio) is a Public, 4-years school located in Oxford, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $17,809 for Ohio residents and $40,025 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 19,107 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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Ohio University-Main Campus (Ohio University-Main Campus) is a Public, 4-years school located in Athens, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $13,746 for Ohio residents and $24,114 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 24,145 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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University of Toledo (Toledo) is a Public, 4-years school located in Toledo, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,377 for Ohio residents and $21,737 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,545 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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