Western Michigan University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
84.55%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.12%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,621
SAT Scores
1,100
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 20,501 students have applied and 17,334 students have allowed to admit to Western Michigan University (Acceptance rate: 84.55%). WMU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.12 % where 2,621 students have finally enrolled out of 17,334 admitted students.
WMU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
WMU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
How to Apply to Western Michigan University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply WMU. WMU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission | https://wmich.edu/admissions/ |
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Online Application | https://wmich.edu/apply/ |
Financial Aid | https://wmich.edu/finaid/ |
Net Price Calculator | https://wmich.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
Veterans Tuition | https://wmich.edu/military/benefits |
Disability Service | https://wmich.edu/disabilityservices |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at WMU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Western Michigan University is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 23. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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Western Michigan University | 1,100 | 23 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Western Michigan University, 1,196 students submitted SAT scores (46% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,100 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 560 | 610 |
Mathematics | 490 | 540 | 610 |
Total | 990 | 1,100 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Western Michigan University, 143 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
English | 19 | 21 | 26 |
Mathematics | 17 | 24 | 27 |
WMU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Western Michigan University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |