Universities/MI/Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · Public · 12,568 students

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$54k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
85%Acceptance Rate
58%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)57.6%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)31.8%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate81.1%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students29.3%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

24
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing27.1%
Engineering8.0%
Health Sciences7.3%
Education6.3%
Psychology4.9%
Biological Sciences3.7%
Communications2.8%
Social Sciences2.3%
Computer Science1.9%
History0.4%
Mathematics0.2%

Faculty & Resources

$11k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$13k
Instructional Spend per Student
$755M
Total Endowment

Western Michigan University — Academics

Western Michigan University has a graduation rate of 57.6%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 81.1%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

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