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Western Michigan University: Rankings, Fees & Acceptance Rate

Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

3.6 /5

(3 Reviews)

13 Student Q&A

Shiksha popularity ranking

#710 in World

#198 in USA

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1300 acre campus
Estd. 1903

Last updated on 27 Nov '25

Western Michigan
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Western Michigan University takes admissions on a rolling basis for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs

The Western Michigan University application deadline for (Spring) UG programs is Sep 1, 2025

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About Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Ranking 2025
Western Michigan University Programs 2025
Western Michigan University Admission 2026
Western Michigan University Scholarships
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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University is a public research uni located in Michigan, USA. The institute began under the name Western State Normal School. As per Career Outcome Report for 2021/22, Western Michigan University employment rate is 93%. The university offers more than 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs.

The business school of Western Michigan University is accredited by AACSB thus becoming among the top 5% of business schools worldwide to have this accreditation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Over 34% of students at WMU identify as historically underrepresented along with 12.2% international students.

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Year of establishment

1903

Also known as

WMU

University website

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Student website

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Total foreign students

1746

Campus size

1300 acres

No. of campus

Scholarships available

Endowment value

USD 386 million

Scholarships granted

13685

Scholarship amount granted

USD 96 million

English proficiency test

Required

Accepted exams

SAT/ACT accepted

Optional

Total faculty

751

Faculty/Student ratio

Male/Female ratio

1.04

UG/PG course ratio

0.71

Total criminal offences

Western Michigan University Ranking 2025

Western Michigan University is well known university nationally and globally ranked by some of top ranking bodies. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Western Michigan University ranking was #194 at national level for 2025.

University is also ranked by QS at #1201 in 2025 for World University Ranking. This ranking in 2024 was #1001, witnessing a declined trend.

The Shiksha Popularity Ranking also recognizes some of the courses offered by the university. Western Michigan University courses that are ranked include:

Course name	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025
MIM	#148
BBA	#242
MS	#148
Others PG	#145
M.A.	#167

#710

World level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

#198

Country level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

Course wise : Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#71

Aerospace Engineering

#135

Chemical Engineering

#149

Civil Engineering

#183

Electrical Engineering

#185

Mechanical Engineering

Ranked #200 in Top universities in USA

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Western Michigan University Programs 2025

Western Michigan University offers a variety of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. International students get to choose from more than 250+ academic programs at WMU out of which 150+ majors are for undergraduate students. The top 10 undergraduate majors at Western Michigan University are given below.

Top 10 Undergraduate Majors at WMU
Psychology	Aviation flight science
Finance	Marketing
Biomedical sciences	Mechanical engineering
Aerospace engineering	Accountancy
Computer Science	Aviation management and operations

MS

32 Courses

3.6(3)16 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹14 L - 44 L

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Shiksha Ranking

#150

Shubham + 43 others got admitted through us.

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B.E. / B.Tech

23 Courses4 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹17 L

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Shiksha Ranking

– / –

Sonali + 13 others got admitted through us.

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M.A.

23 Courses18 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹17 L - 32 L

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Shiksha Ranking

#170

13.7K+ students got admitted through us.

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Western Michigan University Admission 2026

Indian applicants can apply for Western Michigan University admissions on the university's Official Application Portal. Regarding admission rarities, the university offers admission to students based on the eligibility criteria for the course of choice. To gain admission, all overseas applicants must fulfil the Western Michigan University eligibility criteria, which include academic transcripts, GPA requirements, results on standardized and aptitude tests, LOR and CV. Additionally, students must provide their results from entrance/English language proficiency tests, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, SAT, GRE and GMAT.

Application fees :USD 100
Type of deadline :Depends on course

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Needed for few courses
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Not required
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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Western Michigan University Scholarships

The majority of the scholarships provided by Western Michigan University are federally funded aid. Western Michigan University will offer a limited number of scholarships to international students. Check below Western Michigan University scholarships given to international students.

Scholarships Name	Award
Global Education Merit Scholarship	USD 5,000/INR 3.05 L
Global Education Welcome Scholarship	USD 3,000/INR 1.83 L

*CAD/INR = 61.00

13No. of scholarships available

₹ 5 LTotal scholarship amount

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Western Michigan Popular Courses

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B.E. / B.Tech

M.A.

BBA

Master of Science in Computer Science icon

16 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹22.9 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master of Science in Computer Engineering icon

18 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹18.34 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master of Science in Engineering Management icon

18 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹17.41 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master of Science in Data Science icon

2 years

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹22.9 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering icon

18 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹20.87 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

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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

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Western Michigan University Placements

As per the Career Outcome Report 2021/22, over 92% of WMU graduates working full-time in a job related to their degree. As per the same report, 91% of recent graduates of Western Michigan University working full-time are earning a median salary of USD 55,000 - USD 65,000 (INR 33.55 L - 39.65 L) per year. Top employers at Western Michigan University are given below:

Top WMU graduate Employer
Amazon	Google
Pfizer	Hershey
Plante Morgan	Bronson
PNC	United Airlines
Delta Airlines	Kellogg's
Eaton	Meijer

*CAD/INR = 61.00

Top Recruiters

General Motors

Google

Stryker

Boeing

Rolls Royce

daimler chrysler

Dupont

Ford Motors

JP Morgan Chase

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

Whirlpool

Johnson Controls

IBM

Nestle

Kelloggs

Motorola

Cisco Systems

Apple

Lockheed Martin Corp.

Siemens

Microsoft

Pfizer

Dominos

General Electric

Target

Adecco Group

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Western Michigan University Fees & Eligibility

The general admission requirements for Indian students applying for admission to Western Michigan University are as follows-

Copy of Passport
English Proficiency score
Scorecard from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended or attending
Proof of sufficient fund
SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT
Resume

English Requirments

Exam	Minimum Score-UG	Minimum Score-PG
TOEFL	71	80
IELTS	6.0	6.5
PTE	48	54
Duolingo	100	115

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(32 courses)	INR 14 L - 44 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 16 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(23 courses)	INR 17 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: SAT, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 48 & Above, Duolingo: 95 & Above
M.A.(23 courses)	INR 17 L - 32 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 18 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
BBA(21 courses)	INR 17 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: SAT, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 48 & Above, Duolingo: 95 & Above
B.Sc.(29 courses)	INR 17 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: SAT, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 48 & Above, Duolingo: 95 & Above
BSN(2 courses)	INR 17 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: SAT, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 48 & Above, Duolingo: 95 & Above
B.A.(28 courses)	INR 17 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: SAT, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 48 & Above, Duolingo: 95 & Above
BFA(8 courses)	INR 17 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: SAT, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 48 & Above, Duolingo: 95 & Above
MBA/PGDM(4 courses)	INR 19 L - 28 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 18-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GMAT, GRE
MFA(1 course)	INR 26 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 18-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above

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Western Michigan
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success

UG Race

Others

80%

Black

Hispanic

Asian

UG Student residence

In state

78%

Out of state

19%

Foreign

UG Age distribution

24 and under

91%

25 and over

UG Number of Applicant

20501

Overall Graduation Rate

UG Enrollment

13589

PG Enrollment

3411

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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

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

Answered 2 years 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

What options did the graduates of WMU chose after completing their course?

Answered 2 years ago

Many of the graduates after completing their course from WMU opted for different paths. Around 70% of the graduates chose to work full-time while 20% o [ted for further studies. 6% of the graduates are still looking for work and 2% of the graduates are working part-time.

Head	Data
Working Full Time	70%
Further Education	20%
Looking For Work	6%
Working Part-Time	2%
Personal Commitments	1%
Military Service	0%
Volunteering Full Time	0%

Pranjal Singh

Contributor-Level 10

How was the experience of graduates at Western Michigan University?

Answered 2 years ago

The experience of th gradautes at Western Michigan University remained satisfactory. Around 92% of the gradautes found a job related to their field and 91% of the graduates remained satisfied with their job. The median wage range was USD 55,001-USD 65,000.

Pranjal Singh

Contributor-Level 10

What were some of the job titles that graduates of Western Michigan University opted for?

Answered 2 years ago

Many of the graduates at Western Michigan University chose to work after graduation. Some of the top job titles of the graduates has been given in the table below. The highest number of graduates chose to become a teacher followed by Registered Nurse.

Job Title	Number of Students
Teacher	107
Registered Nurse	44
Physician Assistant	32
Occupational Therapist	28
Therapist	26
Customer Representative	23
Sales Representative	21
Speech Language Pathologist	20

Pranjal Singh

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