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#248 in National Universities #27 in Michigan | Rankings | #158 in National Universities #7 in Michigan |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Kalamazoo, MI | Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
WMU | Known as | |
1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$15,298 Michigan residents $19,098 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,703 Michigan residents $14,190 out-of-state |
$19,277 Michigan residents $28,454 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,293 |
$7,061 | Financial Aid | $9,868 |
Admission | ||
$40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
82.32% | Acceptance Rate | 67.75% |
27.07% | Yield | 23.87% |
1,100 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
Student Population | ||
17,000 | Total Students | 14,557 |
13,589 | Undergraduate | 10,401 |
3,411 | Graduate | 4,156 |
1,811 | Online Enrollment | 3,086 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
55% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
77% | Retention Rate | 72% |
$50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,075) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) $5,562 average annual costs |
✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,686 average annual costs |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
752 Full-time 360 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 717 Full-time 235 Part-time |
2,147 Full-time 574 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,132 Full-time 368 Part-time |
$92,796 for Faculties $63,718 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,760 for Faculties $59,786 Part-time |