Outcomes at WMU
Graduation Rate
56.27%
Transfer-out Rate
25.59%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Western Michigan University is 56.27% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 1,660 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,950 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 25.59% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 77% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Western Michigan University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Western Michigan University. 1,660 students have completed and 755 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 103 students still enrolled and 432 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,950 | 2,950 |
| Completers | 1,660 (56.27%) | 1,660 |
| Transfer-out | 755 (25.59%) | 755 |
| Still Enrolled | 103 (3.49%) | 103 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 432 (14.64%) | 432 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 814 students have completed in 4 years and additional 649 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 814 (27.59%) |
336 (23.00%) |
478 (32.10%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 649 (22.00%) |
332 (22.72%) |
317 (21.29%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 197 (6.68%) |
103 (7.05%) |
94 (6.31%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 56.27% (1,660/2,950) | 52.77% (771/1,461) | 59.70% (889/1,489) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 63.64% (7/11) | 75.00% (6/8) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Asian | 60.78% (31/51) | 39.13% (9/23) | 78.57% (22/28) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 34.69% (153/441) | 31.21% (54/173) | 36.94% (99/268) |
| Hispanic | 48.84% (105/215) | 45.79% (49/107) | 51.85% (56/108) |
| White | 61.80% (1,265/2,047) | 57.47% (604/1,051) | 66.37% (661/996) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 42.98% (49/114) | 38.60% (22/57) | 47.37% (27/57) |
| Unknown | 71.43% (10/14) | 57.14% (4/7) | 85.71% (6/7) |