College Report Card: Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Contact Information:
School Name:
Western Michigan University
Street Address:
1903 West Michigan Avenue
City, State & Zip:
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-516
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
2693873530
Financial Aid Phone #:
2693876000
Admissions Phone #:
2693872000
Website:
Western Michigan University General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Public, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
Continuing Professional - Programs and courses designed specifically for individuals who have completed a professional degree (such as law, medicine, dentistry, or social work) to obtain additional training in their particular field of study.
School Classification:
Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive
(Offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and are committed to graduate education through the doctorate. They award 50 or more doctoral degrees per year across at least 15 disciplines.)
(Offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and are committed to graduate education through the doctorate. They award 50 or more doctoral degrees per year across at least 15 disciplines.)
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Doctor's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
Yes
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
Yes
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Great Lakes
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Judith I. Bailey, President
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Judith I. Bailey, President
Western Michigan University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degreeWestern Michigan University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by Western Michigan University between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with Western Michigan University that the program you are looking for is still available.
Western Michigan University Special Learning Oppertunities:
Cooperative (work-study) program
Distance learning opportunities
Dual enrollment
ROTC
ROTC: Army
Study abroad
Weekend college
Western Michigan University Student Services Offered:
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Western Michigan University Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $5066
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $169
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $169
In-State:
Tuition: $5066
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $169
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $169
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $13221
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $441
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $441
Graduate Program Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $6379
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $266
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $266
In-State:
Tuition: $6379
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $266
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $266
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $14376
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $599
Required Fees: $602
Per Credit Hour Charge: $599
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$846
On Campus - Room and Board:
$6496
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$2548
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$5440
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$3452
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$3964
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
Western Michigan University Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
23309
Number Of Undergraduates:
4228 (18% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
2678 (63%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
724 (17%)
Average Amount: $2807
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
1859 (44%)
Average Amount: $1742
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
957 (23%)
Average Amount: $2315
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
2044 (48%)
Average Amount: $3576
Average Amount: $3576
Western Michigan University Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $25
Graduate Application Fee: $25
Undergraduate Application Fee: $25
Graduate Application Fee: $25
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Required
Secondary School Rank:
Recommended
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Required
Recommendations:
Recommended
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Required
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Required
Fall 2004 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:Men: 6635
Women: 7475
Total: 14110
Women: 7475
Total: 14110
Number Admitted:Men: 5461
Women: 6533
Total: 11994
Women: 6533
Total: 11994
Number Who Enrolled Full Time:
Men: 1858
Women: 1873
Total: 3731
Women: 1873
Total: 3731
Number Who Enrolled Part Time:
Men: 13
Women: 17
Total: 30
Women: 17
Total: 30
Fall 2004 Test Score Details:
Number Students Submitting SAT Scores:
0 (0%)
Number Students Submitting ACT Scores:
3606 (96%)
ACT Composite Scores:25th Percentile - 20
75th Percentile - 25
75th Percentile - 25
ACT Verbal Scores25th Percentile - 19
75th Percentile - 25
75th Percentile - 25
ACT Math Scores25th Percentile - 19
75th Percentile - 25
75th Percentile - 25
Western Michigan University Enrollment Information:
Students:
27829
Undergraduate Students:
22502
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
22336
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
3761
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
18575
Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
166
Graduate Students:
5327
Full Time Students:
20497
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
19555
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
19545
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
3731
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
15814
Full Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
10
Full Time Graduate Students:
942
Part Time Students:
7332
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
2947
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
2791
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
30
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
2761
Part Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
156
Part Time Graduate Students:
4385
Western Michigan University Accreditation:
Institiution is acreddited by a body recognized by the US Department of Educationand is on the list of National Institutional and Specialized Accrediting Bodies.
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Comm.
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