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Western Michigan University Rankings 2026

Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

3.6 /5

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Shiksha popularity ranking

#702 in World

#200 in USA

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Estd. 1903

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Western Michigan University Ranking
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Western Michigan US News & World Report Ranking 2026
Western Michigan QS Ranking 2026
Western Michigan THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
Western Michigan Student Reviews

Western Michigan
Western Michigan University Ranking

Are you looking for studying in one of the top-ranked universities of USA? Western Michigan University can be your perfect choice given its global repute, course variety, student diversity and future opportunities.

This university has had a history of being ranked by some of the globally renowned ranking bodies. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Western Michigan University in 2025 was ranked at #681, globally. It has showcased dropped trend from its 2024 rank of #630.

Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique ranking system that aggregates different rankings the university holds from leading publishers globally. This aggregate ranking allows Indian students to evaluate a university and make a guided decision.

Western Michigan University is also ranked by QS globally. In 2026, this university ranked at #1201 and in 2025, the university ranked at #1201. This comparison of two years show that Western Michigan University rank remained unchanged in the current year.Moreover, as per The (Times Higher Education) University Ranking for 2025, Western Michigan University position has dropped as compared to the last year. In 2025, the university’s rank is #1201 and in 2024, the university ranked at #1001.

The table given below can be referred to know the three-year Western Michigan University ranking trends:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
QS	Not Ranked	1001	1201	1201
THE	1201	1001	1201	Not Ranked
US News	1327	1459	1545	Not Ranked

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World rank by different ranking providers

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#702

THE Ranking

#1201

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#1201

US News Ranking

#1545

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Western Michigan University Course Ranking

As per the Western Michigan University subject ranking 2025, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. These courses, available in streams such as Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences, among others, are also highly popular among international students.

The Shiksha Popularity World Ranking has ranked Western Michigan University Engineering courses at #511 in 2025. This course was ranked at #447 in 2024.

On the other hand, the Western Michigan University courses for Business & Management Studies were ranked at #575 globally by Shiksha Popularity World Ranking in 2025. This rank reflects a declined trend from its 2024 position of #522.

Here are some of the top Western Michigan University courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Engineering	#425	#447	#511
Business & Management Studies	#494	#522	#575
Medicine & Health Sciences	#439	#454	#509
Humanities & Social Sciences	#428	#477	#510
Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )	#383	#411	#466

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Aerospace Engineering

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US News & World Report Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Global Universities	1459	1545	– / –
National University	299	288	293
Aerospace Engineering PG	68	69	– / –
Best Graduate Law Schools	147	– / –	– / –
Chemical Engineering PG	132	131	– / –
Civil Engineering PG	147	145	– / –
Computer Engineering PG	130	145	– / –
Electrical Engineering PG	178	178	– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG	173	182	– / –
UG Business	211	248	– / –

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QS Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
World University	1001	1201	1201

Western Michigan
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
University	1201	1001	1201
Arts and Humanities	501	501	501
Clinical and Health	801	801	801
Engineering	501	501	601
PG Business and Economics	601	601	601
Psychology	401	401	401

Western Michigan
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.6/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

100% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Sporty

Internships3.3

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs3.3

Quality of faculty4

Student Life3.3

Value for money3.7

Public transportation5

Safety3.7

Indian Food2.3

Permanent Immigration3.3

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Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2024

3.5

Western michigan university is academically oriented and has quite a tough course schedule.

Tips: I didn’t get any scholarship but you will avail other benefits here. Transportation is free for WMU students. Faculty is good but can be better. The temperature here is very cold so be ready for that especially if you are from north or central India. Here are some Indian restaurants that I tried but I didn’t like them since the food is not spicy enough for an Indian maybe that’s more to cater for American taste buds. Before coming here get in touch with someone you know like I had a friend from work and maybe you can bond and start living together. Campus is not too big but it’s good you don’t need any rides inside. Overall it is average here.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation in the city is good. Also, for WMU students it's free of cost.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 498

Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 62424

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2023Read more

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Master of Science in Engineering Management - Batch of 2023

4.5

Smooth transition from a work-life in India to student life in tier-2 university in USA

Tips: Apart from all the relevant courses and graduation plans before starting your semester, try to avoid any possible graduation delay. Also, knowing the on-campus job options including scholarship opportunities in their respective departments help you plan finances accordingly. Look for off-campus living options as they are cheaper, safer yet closer to the campus to avoid any additional expenses.

Likes (Student Life): I've never felt out of place ever since I landed in the city. It could possibly be due to, but not limited to, a lot of Indian students around me. Also, ample options as far as fun, part time, internships, and life on campus is concerned. You'll never feel left out, the community is very welcoming. The smoothest transition you could ever imagine.

Dislikes (Safety): Though I've personally never felt unsafe even at odd hours. But we do hear some news once in a while pertaining to student safety on the university blog, that raises a question about overall safety. Once in a while, you might come across news that's disturbing but it's very rare. Mostly it's in the residential areas of the town way far from the student residences. Moreover, there's a dedicated police department for the university significantly taking care of student safety.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1223

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75186

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2023Read more

Arbaz Mohammed Verified Icon

Master of Science in Data Science - Batch of 2021

2.7

WMU is a good pricey university with a lot of degrees to choose from.

Tips: Kalamazoo is a small town. If you're a Muslim then you'll have problem finding halal food. There are very few options for assistantship too and it's pretty hard to find them. There are a lot of off-campus housing options and they're pretty cheap. Learn to cook before you come here, you'll need it!

Likes (Public transportation): University provides free transportation anywhere across Kalamazoo (city where the university is located). They also provide good maps and timely updates on buses. There are very few buses running on Sundays, so you might need to find a way for the weekends. Cabs are rare and expensive, but the buses are good and you can manage with them.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I am an Indian Muslim and I only eat halal food. There are barely any restaurants that serve halal and probably none to very few Indian restaurants. There is a subway on campus and there is a huge building dedicated for food and it has a lot of options from Pizzas to salads, and burgers to noodles. You'll get everything on campus made fresh. This is where you can start your first job and get a social security number too.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 350

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2022Read more

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Who are the top employers of Western Michigan University graduates?

Answered a year ago

The graduates of WMU are contrbuting to the state's economy by working at the top firms given below:

Stryker
Pfizer
Bronson Healthcare
Ascension Michigan
Duncan Aviation

Furthermore, some of the other companies where the graduates of Western Michigan University are working are Amazon, Microsoft, Ford Mot

Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

What is the average salary of Western Michigan University graduates?

Answered a year ago

Western Michigan University graduates are in high demand across the industries. The university has an impressive record of 91% of recent graduates working full time said they were satisfied with their job. The median salary of graduates of Western Michigan University graduates is between USD 55,000

Anurag Pal

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How much does it cost to live in Western Michigan University?

Answered a year ago

The cost of living in Western Michigan Universit will depend on the type of your accommodation and your lifestyel. The residence hall contract is for a full academic year unless the resident is transferring, studying abroad, withdrawing or graduating. The rates of residence halls are as follows:

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Anurag Pal

Contributor-Level 10

Mention some of the top employers that recruited the students of WMU for the internships.

Answered a year ago

Students can check the top employers for internships and the number of students placed in a particular company for the year 2021 at Western Michigan University.

Top Employers	Number of Students
Bronson	41
Portage Public Schools	29
WMU	26
Kellogg’s	10
Enterprise	6
Hope Network	5
FEMA Corporation	5
Landscape Forms	4
Deloitte	3
Tesla	3
Whirlpool	3

Pranjal Singh

Contributor-Level 10

How to get an application fee waiver for Western Michigan University?

Answered a year ago

If the applicant wants a fee waiver, then she or he must have a counsellor, or another school official, request an Admission Application Fee Waiver for a student who meets an indicator of economic need, such as those eligible for free or reduced lunch, to have the student's $40 application fee waive

sneha

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