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For Educators: Military Resources

Western Michigan University

Tuition
19,952
Students
18,447
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

18,447

Graduation Rate

58%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.60%

Apply

21,701

Accepted

18,359

Attend

2,484

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$40

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$15,987

Out-of-State

$19,952

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,828

State/Local Grants

$5,045

Institutional/Scholarships

$6,958

Graduate

In-State

$20,103

Out-of-State

$29,681

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$15,885

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,174

Books & Supplies

$1,128

Personal Expenses

$2,697

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

226

Average Assistance

$13,783

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

39

Average Assistance

$3,327

Academics

Graduation Rate58%

Student Faculty Ratio14:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • Finance, General
  • Accounting
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Psychology, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Clinical/Medical Social Work
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Physician Associate/Assistant
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Mathematics and Computer Science

Student Body

Students Enrolled18,447

Undergraduate

14,117

Graduate

4,330

Full-Time

74%

Part-Time

26%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Ice Hockey
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Gymnastics
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.