33% of undergraduates identify as historically underrepresented or international**
17,559 Total enrollment** 13,874 Undergraduates** 2,472 First-year students** 979 Transfer students**
26% of undergraduate students are from outside of Michigan**
FIRST-YEAR PROFILE middle 50%
GPA 3.18-3.90** (4.00 scale)
Avg. GPA: 3.53
WMU is test-optional for admission and test-free for scholarships.
85 study abroad programs Miller Plaza is a great place for students to hang out between classes.
16:1
student-to-faculty ratio
90% of classes have fewer than 40 students and 78% have less than 30**
Broncos are empowered
You’re an individual who is truly unique. We celebrate the passions that drive you and the possibilities that inspire you. Here, a degree is a pursuit of purpose where learning empowers you, well-being strengthens you and an experience-driven education leads to a meaningful career. Western is the place to become your best self.
93% of graduates participated in EXPERIENCE-DRIVEN LEARNING*
97% of students had instructors who made them EXCITED ABOUT LEARNING*
Make a difference in your community through experience-driven learning opportunities.
Pursue music as a professional path in Western’s world-class jazz studies program.
*WMU collected data for 3,253 graduates, of which 2,456 were employed full time, 66 were employed part time and 536 employed their degree to gain admittance to graduate school or were otherwise continuing their education. 2022-23 Career Outcomes Report, wmich.edu/about/facts
Broncos blaze their own trail
College of Arts and Sciences
wmich.edu/arts-sciences
Abundant research opportunities
Prepare for a range of careers in the humanities, social sciences and sciences.
College of Aviation wmich.edu/aviation
Career partnerships with Delta, United and others
Fast-track your career as a pilot, technician or manager through WMU’s professional network of industry leaders.
Haworth College of Business wmich.edu/business
Experience-driven learning integrated into all core courses
Graduate with greater confidence and better job opportunities
thanks to unique learning experiences that take you outside of the classroom.
College of Education and Human Development
wmich.edu/education
All undergraduates complete an internship or field experience
Benefit from a wide selection of professional career options in education, dietetics, fashion, exercise science and more.
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
wmich.edu/engineer
75 labs for hands-on learning and research
Work to design a sustainable future and explore new technologies that advance our world. Graduates have a median starting salary of $65K-75K.*
College of Health and Human Services
wmich.edu/hhs
All students take part in hands-on and clinical learning experiences
Follow a high-demand professional pathway focusing on health care, community and population health, or therapeutic and rehabilitation sciences.
College of Fine Arts wmich.edu/finearts
400+ student performances each year
Shape the career of your dreams and learn to integrate theory and practice from faculty who are established, working artists in a vibrant arts community.
Merze Tate College wmich.edu/merzetate
We help you explore
Enjoy the flexibility of starting college without a chosen major or changing majors as needed with personalized studies and exploratory advising.
Lee Honors College wmich.edu/honors
2,000+ highly motivated students
Benefit from custom honors courses, extra support and advocacy from honors advisors and peer mentors, honors-focused programming, undergraduate research and creative scholarship.
*WMU collected data for 3,253 graduates, of which 2,456 were employed full time, 66 were employed part time and 536 employed their degree to gain admittance to graduate school or were otherwise continuing their education. 2022-23 Career Outcomes Report, wmich.edu/about/facts
The skills employers seek
WMU Essential Studies ensures you develop the knowledge and skills that employers value most, such as complex problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and emotional intelligence. wmich.edu/essentialstudies
Study at the Anatomage Table, a 3D imaging system that contains scans of actual human bodies.
Broncos succeed
Western graduates are making their mark working with major brands and companies all over the world. wmich.edu/career/outcomes
While earning a product design degree from Western’s Richmond Institute of Design, Bobby launched two product patents to market. After graduating, he landed a job as an industrial designer of dog toys for BARK in New York City.
—Bobby Snell, B.F.A.‘21
Criminal justice studies major Jayla worked alongside Michigan State Police detectives to help crack cases through WMU’s Cold Case Program, a first-of-its-kind partnership that has garnered national media attention on the Today Show.
—Jayla Williams, B.A.‘23
champs!
Football standouts Skyy Moore and Mike Caliendo, B.S.’19, M.A.’21, were victorious in Super Bowl LVII as members of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Alumni Brian Doxtator, B.B.A.‘04, and Chase Chamberlin, B.B.A.‘12, won the 2023 Kentucky Derby with their horse Mage and broke new ground with their innovative investment group Commonwealth, which allows fans to own shares of world-class racehorses.
Johnaye Kendrick, pictured second on the left, B.M.’05, and her jazz vocal group säje won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Arrangement.
2x Super Bowl
Photos courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs.
Grammy Award winner
Kentucky Derby winners
Actress and social media influencer
Cut Putri Tshabina, B.B.A.‘23, better known by her stage name Beby Tsabina, boasts nearly 8 million followers on Instagram and was featured on the cover of Elle magazine.
Photo courtesy of Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP.
The Western 5 to 9
Your Western experience is designed to prioritize the whole you. You’ll find everything you need to thrive intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially both in and out of the classroom.
5,000+ concerts, plays, musicals and other campus events each year
Easily connect to personalized well-being services
The NAVIGATOR NETWORK is all about proactively supporting you. Navigators will check in with you to make sure you’re finding the academic, well-being and extracurricular resources you need to thrive throughout your college experience.
wmich.edu/navigator
UWILL provides free personalized mental health services whenever and wherever you need them— 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Set your preferences, choose a therapist and immediately set up a teletherapy appointment that works for you.
wmich.edu/students/health/uwill
Cutline to come: defachus est Enjoy live productions of your favorite plays and musicals.
Join Sunseeker, WMU’s solar car team, and compete against other schools.
Outdoor spaces on campus offer wellness and fun.
Walk
the runway at the MODA Fashion Show.
Live your best life in distinctive, state-of-the-art gathering and living spaces. Enjoy a wide variety of food and drink options to meet your needs day and night. Stay safe, socially connected and engaged no matter where you are on campus. wmich.edu/student-center
94% of students say that using the Student Recreation Center improves their health and well-being
wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910
Downtime means climbing time at the Student Recreation Center. 25 campus eateries
Channel your competitive spirit with a game of pool.
No matter what you have a taste for, WMU dining is sure to satisfy.
With its blend of small-town charm and big-city adventure, Kalamazoo offers the best of both worlds.
Kalamazoo
Live in the heart of the Great Lakes
Centrally located in the Great Lakes region, Kalamazoo is nestled perfectly between Chicago and Detroit and less than an hour from the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline.
You can have boundless outdoor adventure, including at the Kal-Haven Trail, one of the best biking and cross-country skiing trails in the Great Lakes area. There’s always something to do with your choice of eclectic events and attractions like Art Hop, the Air Zoo museum, Gilmore Piano Festival and JumpstART weekend.
See
a show at the Kalamazoo State Theatre.
Take a trip to the beach with your closest friends.
Photo courtesy of Chris Watson.
Choose from 150+ majors wmich.edu/academics
College of Arts and Sciences
(269) 387-4350
African American & African Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Business-Oriented Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry: ACS Certified Communication Studies
Community & Regional
Planning
Criminal Justice Studies*
Data Science
Digital Media & Journalism
Earth Science
Economics: B.A., B.S.
Programs
English
• Creative Writing
Literature & Language
• Rhetoric & Writing Studies
Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Film, Video & Media Studies
French
Freshwater Science & Sustainability
Gender & Women’s Studies
Geochemistry
Geography
• Environmental Analysis Geographic Information Science
• Urban, Regional & Environmental Planning
Geology
Geophysics
German
Global & International Studies
History
Hydrogeology
Integrated Science
Interpersonal Communication
Japanese
Latin Mathematics
Philosophy
Philosophy: Professional & Applied Ethics
Physics
Political Science
Political Science
• American Public Policy
• International & Comparative Politics
Public Law
Psychology*
Public & Nonprofit
Administration
Public History
*Religion
Social Psychology
Social Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Strategic Communication*
Strategic Communication
• Diversity & Inclusion
Leadership & Teamwork
• Media & Technology
• Public Relations
Sustainable Brewing
Sustainable Brewing: Operations
Teaching & Learning
Mathematics
Tourism & Travel
College of Aviation
(269) 964-6375
Aviation Flight Science
Aviation Management & Operations
Aviation Technical Operations
Haworth
College of
Business
(269) 387-5050
Accountancy
Advertising & Promotion
Business Analytics
Business Law
Computer Information
Systems
Digital Marketing
Economics: Business
Finance
Food Marketing
Human Resource
Management
Integrated Business
Administration*
Leadership & Business
Strategy
Marketing
Personal Financial Planning
Sales & Business Marketing
Supply Chain Management
College of Education and Human Development
(269) 387-2960
Business Education
Child Development and Services*
Early Childhood General &
Special Education: B-K
Early Childhood General, Special & Elementary Education: B-3
Elementary Education
Event Management
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
• Clinical/Pre-Professional
• Human Performance
Strength & Conditioning
Family & Consumer Science
Teacher Education
Family Science and Services*
Fashion Design and Development
Fashion Merchandising
Industrial Technology
Education
Non-Vocational
• Vocational
Nutrition & Dietetics
Occupational Education
Studies
Physical & Health Education
Teacher Education: K-12
Recreation Management
Special Education LD K-12 & Elementary Education PK-3
Sport Management
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages K-12 & Elementary Education PK-3
Workforce Education & Development
Youth & Community Development
College
of
Engineering and Applied Sciences
(269) 276-3253
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Cybersecurity*
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Design
Technology
Engineering
Management
Technology
Industrial & Entrepreneurial
Engineering
Manufacturing
Engineering
Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive
Solid Mechanics & Structures
Paper Engineering
College of Fine Arts (269) 387-5810
Animation (See Kinetic Imaging)
Art Education
Art History
Art: B.A., B.F.A. Programs
Arts Administration
Dance: B.A., B.F.A. Programs
Game Art (See Kinetic Imaging)
Graphic Design: B.F.A. Program
Interior Architecture & Design
Kinetic Imaging
Multimedia Arts
Technology-Music
Music
Music Composition
Music Education
• Choral/General
Secondary Education
Instrumental
Secondary Education
Music Performance
• Instrumental
Keyboard
• Vocal
Music Theatre
Performance: B.F.A.
Music Therapy
Music
• B.M.A. Program
• Jazz Studies
Product Design
Theatre
• Acting Design & Technical
Production
• Stage Management
Video Art (See Kinetic Imaging)
College of Health and Human Services
(269) 387-7367
Health Administration
Healthcare Services & Sciences*
Healthcare Services & Sciences
Blindness & Low Vision Studies Preparation
• Clinical Practice in Health
• Occupational Therapy Preparation
Physician Assistant Preparation
Nursing
• Nursing RN to BSN Program* Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Public Health
Social Work
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Merze Tate College (269) 387-4410
University Curriculum/ Exploratory Advising
Majors are subject to change.
*These programs are available online.
We’re here to help
Army ROTC (800) 968-7682
Career and Student Employment Services (269) 387-2745
Dining (269) 387-4844
Accelerated Programs
Western offers 38 different accelerated degree programs that allow students to take up to 12 credit hours of graduate coursework during their undergraduate senior year, leading to a master’s degree in as few as five years.
Aerospace Engineering (M.S.)
Applied Economics (M.A.)
Biological Sciences (M.A.), (M.S.)
Chemical Engineering (M.S.E.)
Chemistry (M.A.)
Civil Engineering (M.S.E.)
Communication (M.A.)
Comparative Religion (M.A.)
Computer Engineering (M.S.E.)
Computer Science (M.S.)
Counseling Psychology (M.A.)
Criminal Justice (M.A.)
Data Science (M.S.)
Earth Science (M.S.)
Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.)
English (M.A.)
Exercise Science (M.S.)
Family and Consumer Sciences (M.A.)
Geography (M.S.)
Hispanic Studies (M.A.)
History (M.A.)
History: Public History (M.A.)
Industrial Engineering (M.S.E.)
Manufacturing Engineering (M.S.)
Mathematics (M.A.)
Mechanical Engineering (M.S.E.)
Medieval Studies (M.A.)
Music (M.A.)
Orientation and Mobility (M.A.)
Paper and Printing Science (M.S.)
Political Science (M.A.)
Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Sociology (M.A.)
Special Education: Master Teacher (M.A.)
Statistics (M.S.)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A.)
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (M.A.)
Workforce Education and Development (M.A.)
Pre-Professional Pathways
You can select from one of three unique pathways to determine a study plan in the post-graduate program of your choice.
Pre-Health Pathway
• Pre-chiropractic
• Pre-dental
• Pre-forensic science
• Pre-medical (Allopathic)
Pre-Law Pathway
Pre-medical (Osteopathic)
• Pre-optometry
• Pre-pharmacy
• Pre-physical therapy
Pre-Secondary Education Pathway**
Biology
• Chemistry
Earth Science
• English
French
• Geography
German
History
• Integrated science (currently requires an additional science discipline)
• Latin Physics
Pre-physician assistant
• Pre-public health
Pre-veterinary
Political Science
• Social Studies
Spanish
• Teaching and Learning Mathematics
**Teachable subject areas are completed as a bachelor’s degree with a pre-secondary education pathway through the College of Arts and Sciences. This will prepare you for post-baccalaureate teaching certification programs, such as the M.A. in secondary education through the College of Education and Human Development. See wmich.edu/teaching/academics/ graduate/secondary for details.
Disability Services for Students (269) 387-2116
Diversity and Inclusion (269) 387-6313
Global Engagement Program (269) 387-5890
Housing and Residence Life (269) 387-4735
New Student Orientation (269) 387-2167
Pre-Professional Programs (269) 387-4366
Student Center (269) 387-4860
Student Engagement (269) 387-2115
Student Financial Aid (269) 387-6000
Study Abroad (269) 387-5890
Majors
Scholarships and costs
wmich.edu/admissions/scholarships
Western offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities which may be awarded based on the academic profile collected as part of your application. Through financial aid, scholarships and grant opportunities, Western cares about making your college education more affordable.
One of the best ways to offset college costs is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the form that students must fill out to receive financial aid from the federal and state governments.
• Visit studentaid.gov to submit your FAFSA.
• Western’s FAFSA code: 002330
ScholarshipUniverse
Admitted Broncos are encouraged to review and apply for institutional and external scholarships using WMU’s scholarship-matching tool, ScholarshipUniverse. Students can log in using their Bronco NetID and password. Most institutional scholarships open for application on December 1.
Additional scholarship opportunities
Students are encouraged to pursue all forms of scholarships and financial aid both from Western and outside of WMU.
• Local scholarships: Check with your school’s college counseling office to learn about available scholarships.
• Scholarship search platforms: appily.com, fastweb.com, scholarships.com and scholarshipamerica.org —2023-24 Common Data Set
WMU is a strong investment
We believe a college education opens doors to a meaningful career and a life well lived. Here, students are empowered to live their best life with experience-driven learning opportunities as early as their first semester.
We understand that the cost of a college education is a significant investment. Our financial aid team is committed to helping prospective students navigate all aspects of the financial aid process.
—“The College Payoff,” Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2021 (Carnevale, Cheah and Wenzinger) Explore first-year and transfer scholarships at wmich.edu/admissions/scholarships
*Full-time, lower level (up to 15 credits/semester) on main campus for fall and spring semesters. Differential tuition assessed by the Haworth College of Business, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Fine Arts is not included in the rates. View details at wmich.edu/registrar/tuition. **Double occupancy room in the Valley neighborhood with the Bronco Gold meal plan. ‡Estimated using survey responses from current WMU students.
How to apply wmich.edu/apply
First-year students
1. Complete the Common App and WMU supplement
2. Ask your school counselor to submit your official high school transcript(s)
3. Check your Gold Gateway account
Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email to create your Gold Gateway account. You can track your application file*, view your admission decision and see your personalized enrollment steps.
*A complete first-year student admission application includes: your Common App and WMU supplement, official high school transcript(s) and $40 application fee or waiver.
Application deadlines
Fall semester
• Dec. 15: Early Action (non-binding)
• Full consideration for all majors, scholarships.
• Priority invitation for the honors college.
• Deadline for competitive majors.
• June 1: Rolling Admission Admission to most academic programs.
Spring semester Jan. 1
Summer I session May 1
Summer II session June 15
Interested in aviation flight science or direct admission to the Bronson School of Nursing?
Admission is only considered for the fall entry term. A complete application file must be received by the Early Action deadline of Dec. 15. Applicants should complete all areas of the Common App to maximize consideration. Students admitted to these programs must confirm their admission by May 1. wmich.edu/apply/competitive
Transfer studentsdents
1. Complete the WMU application
2. Submit your official transcript from each college or university attended
Application deadlines
Fall semester Aug. 15
Spring semester Jan. 1
Summer I session May 1
Summer II session June 15
Transfer student tip
Submit your application and required documents six to eight months before you intend to transfer so you can talk to an advisor and register for courses in the same time frame as current students.
Interested in aviation flight science?
Admission is only considered for the fall entry term. A complete application file must be received by Feb. 15. Applicants should complete all areas of the WMU application to maximize consideration. Students admitted to this program must confirm their admission by May 15.
wmich.edu/apply/competitive
ACT/SAT test scores
Western is test-optional for admission and is test-free for admission scholarships. You may report/submit ACT or SAT test scores, but it is not required. To have your test score used in the admission process, please provide self-reported scores on your admission application.
Western’s ACT school code: 2066
Western’s SAT (College Board) school code: 1902
Admitted student next steps
1.
Confirm your admission wmich.edu/goldgateway
Let us know that you plan to attend by confirming your admission and submitting your $100 enrollment deposit.
The enrollment deposit is automatically waived for Pell Grant-eligible students when you confirm your admission in the Gold Gateway.
Preferably by May 1
2.
Apply for financial aid studentaid.gov
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to be considered for need-based aid, including some scholarships.
• Late fall: FAFSA opens
• February: Financial aid awarding begins
• March 1: Priority FAFSA deadline
Western’s federal code 002330
Student Financial Aid (269) 387-6000
3.
Register for orientation wmich.edu/orientation
All incoming domestic undergraduate students are required to participate in orientation, during which you will meet with an advisor who will assist you in registering for classes.
Living on campus is more than having a place to eat and sleep. It’s about making friends and achieving academic success in a supportive environment.
Registration opens in late January.
We would like to recognize that Western Michigan University is located on lands historically occupied by Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations. Please take a moment to acknowledge and honor this ancestral land of the Three Fires Confederacy, the sacred lands of all Indigenous peoples and their continued presence.
Office of Admissions
Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo MI 49008-5211 USA
admissions-info@wmich.edu (269) 387-2000
wmich.edu/admissions
Western Michigan University prohibits discrimination or harassment that violates the law or that limits opportunities of admission, employment or education based on the protected classes of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, or marital status. Retaliation against any person or group who makes a good faith complaint or participates in a grievance, investigation or related processes is prohibited by law and policy. For more information, please visit wmich.edu/equity/ nondiscriminationnotice.
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