Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
84.68%
SAT Average
1,108
ACT Range
20-27
Western Michigan University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 84.68%. This means approximately 847 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 12,704 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
84.68%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $15,298 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,098 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $28,655 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,701 | State avg: $16,178. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 25.37% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 47.91% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western Michigan University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$19,098
Room and board
$11,713
Books and supplies
$1,128
Other expenses
$2,631
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$28,655
Average net price
$18,701
Average aid coverage
35%
$9,954 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western Michigan University pays approximately $18,701 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Michigan average of $16,178 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western Michigan University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Michigan and national averages.
Western Michigan University net price
$18,701
Michigan average
$16,178
National average
$17,506
Western Michigan University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $19,098 and average net price at $18,701. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$19,098
Current net price
$18,701
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
57.77%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$53,562
Undergraduates
12,704
10-Year Median Earnings - Western Michigan University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western Michigan University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western Michigan University?
Undergraduates
12,704
Completion rate
57.77%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
25.37%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
47.91%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 25.37% of Western Michigan University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 47.91% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western Michigan University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Western Michigan University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Western Michigan University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western Michigan University is listed at 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Western Michigan University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | 84.68% | $19,098 | $18,701 | $53,562 |
| Kettering University | 79.09% | $46,380 | $33,092 | $94,823 |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | 88.89% | $19,686 | $26,870 | $92,405 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 17.94% | $58,072 | $14,832 | $83,648 |
| Michigan Technological University | 87.94% | $41,340 | $15,729 | $78,198 |
Similar Schools in Kalamazoo
This local cluster focuses on nearby Kalamazoo schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Kalamazoo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Michigan University's acceptance rate?
Western Michigan University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 84.68%.
How much is Western Michigan University tuition?
Western Michigan University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $19,098.
What is Western Michigan University's average net price?
Western Michigan University's average net price in the local dataset is $18,701.
What is Western Michigan University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,562 for Western Michigan University.
Is Western Michigan University accredited?
Western Michigan University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Western Michigan University?
The local dataset lists 12,704 undergraduate students at Western Michigan University.
What percentage of Western Michigan University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western Michigan University in the local dataset is 25.37%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western Michigan University?
The federal loan rate for Western Michigan University in the local dataset is 47.91%.
Where should I verify Western Michigan University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western Michigan University or the latest official federal education data.