COLLEGE PROFILE - OVERVIEW Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Founded in 1903, Michigan University is a public, comprehensive university. It is a premier student-centered, research-intensive institution, one of the nation's 60 largest universities. Its 26,000 students come from every corner of the globe, including almost 100 other nations. Nearly one fourth of WMU's students pursue degrees in one of the university's 65 master's or 25 doctoral degree programs. Among the diverse areas in which WMU enjoys an international reputation for research and teaching are medieval studies, graph theory, blind rehabilitation, aviation and experimental atomic physics. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Aviation, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Fine Arts, and Health and Human Services, and the Division of Continuing Education. Its 504-acre campus is located in Kalamazoo, 145 miles from Detroit. Web Site www.wmich.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 18,567 Women 9,142 (49.2%) Men 9,425 (50.8%) Graduate Students 4,989 ADMISSION Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult Overall Admission Rate 82% of 15,175 applicants were admitted Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Average GPA 3.34 SAT Math Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported SAT Writing Not reported ACT Composite 23 average 19-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Important Considered Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $24,368 Out-of-state: $39,726 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,493 Out-of-state: $26,851 Room and Board $9,561 Average Percent of Need Met 75% Average Freshman Award $14,200 Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates $34,040 Not Considered COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Semester General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 946 Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 15% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 32% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Kalamazoo Population 75,548 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students in College Housing 88% of freshmen, 27% of all students Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I Mascot Buster Bronco Sororities 7% of women participate Fraternities 5% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.8% Asian 12.8% Black/African-American 5.6% Hispanic/Latino 3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 75.0% White 1.0% Unknown International Students 3.5% from 63 countries First-Year Students Returning 79.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 22.7% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 62% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported OVERVIEW - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation Examinations High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Program College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 Scores Due in Admissions Office Exam SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy Accepted with or without essay component ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component Use of SAT/ACT Essay SAT: Not used ACT: Not used History Academic Electives September 1 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 1903 West Michigan Avenue City, State, Zip Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Phone (269) 387-2000 Fax (269) 387-2096 E-mail ask-wmu@wmich.edu Early Admission Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission Notification Rolling Accept Offer of Admission No set date Waiting List Used No Early Decision Deadline Defer Admission Student cannot defer admission Early Decision Notification Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification No COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation Not required Other Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Rigor of Secondary School Record Important Considered Not Considered X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate 82% of 15,175 applicants were admitted Women 84% of 8,352 applicants were admitted Men 81% of 6,823 applicants were admitted Students Enrolled 4,627 (37%) of 12,501 admitted students enrolled Women 2,310 (33%) of 6,997 admitted students enrolled Men 2,317 (42%) of 5,504 admitted students enrolled Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Not reported Average GPA 3.34 Score of 700 - 800 Not reported 3.75 and Above 26% Score of 600 - 700 Not reported 3.50 - 3.74 13% Score of 500 - 600 Not reported 3.25 - 3.49 16% Score of 400 - 500 Not reported 3.00 - 3.24 16% Score of 300 - 400 Not reported 2.50 - 2.99 28% 2.00 - 2.49 1% Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Writing Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 23 average 19-25 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 5% Score of 24 - 29 32% Score of 18 - 23 51% Score of 12 - 17 12% Score of 6 - 11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 13% Top quarter: 36% Top half: 70% Bottom half: 30% National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported COLLEGE PROFILE - MONEY MATTERS TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $24,368 Out-of-state: $39,726 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,493 Out-of-state: $26,851 Room and Board $9,561 Books and Supplies $948 Other Expenses $2,366 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail finaid-info@wmich.edu Application Deadline Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 002330 Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants 2,614 (68.6%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 2,064 (79.0%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 2,064 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Need Fully Met 565 (27.4%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 75% Average Award $14,200 Need-Based Gift Received by 1,291 (62.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,075 Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Financial Aid Applicants 13,740 (72.7%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 11,509 (60.9%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 11,509 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Need Fully Met 1,729 (15.0%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 70% Average Award $13,600 Need-Based Gift Received by 2,059 (99.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,288 Received by 6,459 (56.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,276 Need-Based Self-Help Received by 1,284 (62.2%) of aid recipients Received by 10,965 (95.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,061 Merit-Based Gift Received by 4,843 (42.1%) of aid recipients 321 (8.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,900 Merit-Based Gift 1,549 (8.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,378 COLLEGE PROFILE - MONEY MATTERS - PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2015 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 74% Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates $34,040 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans State Loans Other Loans Private loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama Not reported Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Not reported Not reported Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans Not reported 2 COLLEGE PROFILE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Not reported - MONEY MATTERS - 3 COLLEGE Academic Calendar System Semester Summer Session Offered General Catalog/Bulletin Online Catalog PROFILE - ACADEMICS UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Acting Advertising Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering African-American/Black Studies Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew American Government and Politics (United States) Anthropology Apparel and Textiles, General Applied Behavior Analysis Applied Mathematics, General Applied and Professional Ethics Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching Engineering, Other Engineering/Industrial Management English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Environmental Studies Family Systems Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other Finance, General Financial Planning and Services Fine/Studio Arts, General Foodservice Systems Administration/Management French Language Teacher Education French Language and Literature Geochemistry Biochemistry Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomedical Sciences, General Geographic Information Science and Cartography Geography Geography Teacher Education Geology/Earth Science, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education Business/Commerce, General Business/Managerial Economics Geophysics and Seismology German Language Teacher Education German Language and Literature Graphic Design Chemical Engineering Chemistry Teacher Education Chemistry, General Chemistry, Other Child Development City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Civil Engineering, General Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Creative Writing Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Dance, General Dance, Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce Early Childhood Education and Teaching Earth Science Teacher Education Economics, General Health Teacher Education Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other History Teacher Education History, General Human Resources Management and Services, Other Hydrology and Water Resources Science Industrial Engineering Information Resources Management Interior Design International/Global Studies Japanese Language and Literature Jazz/Jazz Studies Journalism Keyboard Instruments Kinesiology and Exercise Science Latin Language and Literature Latin Teacher Education Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Engineering Marketing, Other Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Medical Informatics Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Music Theory and Composition Music Therapy/Therapist Music, General Musical Theatre Occupational Therapy/Therapist Organizational Communication, General Paper Science and Engineering Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics Teacher Education Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Political Science and Government, Other Psychology, General Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other Public/Applied History Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education Social Social Social Social Psychology Science Teacher Education Studies Teacher Education Work Sociology Spanish Language Teacher Education Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric Statistics, General Structural Engineering Technical Teacher Education Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education Theatre Literature, History and Criticism Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations Trade and Industrial Teacher Education Voice and Opera Women's Studies Writing, General COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Washington semester Study Abroad Offered Online Degrees Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Required Computer Not required Foreign Language Not required Math/Science Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Accepted Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit Sophomore Standing Available through AP examinations - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 946 Part-Time Faculty 494 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 7.8E+001% Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 15% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 32% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 34% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 43% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 2,872,053 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 2438 Internet/E-mail Access Not reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Offered Tutoring Available Services for Learning Disabled Students Available Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access - 3 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS - GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of International Development Administration, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Science in Medicine, Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Accountancy Master's Programs of Study Accounting Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Anthropology Applied Arts and Design--General Applied Economics Applied Mathematics Art Education Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering Educational Media/Instructional Technology Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English Education Exercise and Sports Science Family and Consumer Sciences-General Geographic Information Systems Geography Geosciences Occupational Therapy Paper and Pulp Engineering Philosophy Physical Education Physician Assistant Studies Physics Physiology Political Science Psychology--General Public Administration Public Affairs Chemistry Civil Engineering Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Reading Education Rehabilitation Counseling Rehabilitation Sciences Religion Communication--General Computational Sciences Computer Engineering Computer Science Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Measurement and Evaluation Higher Education History Industrial and Organizational Psychology Industrial/Management Engineering International Affairs Manufacturing Engineering Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Music Music Education Nonprofit Management Nursing--General Science Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Sports Management Statistics Therapies--Dance, Drama, and Music Vocational and Technical Education Writing 4 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Audiology Doctoral Programs of Study Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Applied Economics Applied Mathematics Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Chemical Engineering Chemistry Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Computational Sciences Computer Engineering Computer Science Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Measurement and Evaluation Educational Media/Instructional Technology Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English Education Geography Geosciences Health Education Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Higher Education History Human Services Industrial and Organizational Psychology Industrial/Management Engineering International Affairs Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Nonprofit Management Paper and Pulp Engineering Physics Political Science Psychology--General Public Administration Public Affairs Reading Education Science Education Sociology Spanish Special Education Statistics Writing - 5 COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE LOCATION AND SETTING Kalamazoo Population 75,548 Nearest Metropolitan Area Getting Around Campus Map Environment Small city Campus Size 1,200 acres Weather Temperature 14.7 average low in January, 78.7 average high in September Rain 134 rainy days per year Nearest Airport 6 mile(s) from campus in Kalamazoo Nearest Bus Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Kalamazoo Nearest Train Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Kalamazoo HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing Students in College Housing 88% of freshmen, 27% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 7.3E+001% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available 24-Hour Security Patrols Available Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Offered Personal Counseling Offered Child Care Offered COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I Mascot Buster Bronco School Colors Brown and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN Sport MEN Offered Scholarships Given Baseball Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x Golf x x Gymnastics x x Soccer x x Softball x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x x Ice Hockey Offered Scholarships Given x x x x x x x x x x - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE - SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports equestrian sports, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), swimming and diving, water polo Men's Club Sports golf, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), swimming and diving, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra Sororities 7% of women participate Fraternities 5% of men participate ROTC Army ROTC offered on campus 3 COLLEGE PROFILE - STUDENTS STUDENT BODY Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 18,567 Women 9,142 (49.2%) Men 9,425 (50.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 15,416 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.8% Asian 12.8% Black/African-American 5.6% Hispanic/Latino 3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 75.0% White 1.0% Unknown International Students 3.5% from 63 countries Average Age 2.2E+001 All Graduate Students 4,989 UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 79.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 22.7% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 46.3% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 54.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary 62% $35,001 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported Disciplines Pursued Not reported COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright © 2016