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Western Michigan University

Western
#710 / #213
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#434
Most Desirable School
Public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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About Western Michigan University

According to Wikipedia, Western Michigan University is a public research university in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It was initially established as Western State Normal School in 1903 by Governor Aaron T. Bliss for the training of teachers. It was renamed Western Michigan University in 1957.

Western Michigan University's Online Degrees

MA in Coaching Sport Performance
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Family Studies, Child And Family Development
  • Required Credits: 122
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Educational and Instructional Technology
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Healthcare Services & Sciences
Degree Concentrations
  • Clinical Practice in Health
  • Audiology Preparation
  • Blindness and Low Vision Studies Preparation
  • Occupational Therapy Preparation
  • Physician Assistant Preparation
  • Required Credits: 62
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
Degree Concentrations
  • Higher education and student affairs leadership
  • K-12 principal and interscholastic athletic administration
  • K-12 school principal leadership
  • Educational and global leadership
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Nursing
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Science Education
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Spirituality, Culture And Health
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS/BA in University Studies
  • Required Credits: 56 or more
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Comparative Religion
Degree Concentrations
  • World Religions
  • Society
  • and Culture
  • Religion
  • Spirituality
  • and Health
  • Religion in America
  • Required Credits: 127
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
  • Required Credits: 39-40
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Workforce Education and Development
  • Required Credits: 30-36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Western Michigan University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
20,50185%55%110523

How Much Does Western Michigan University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$14,523$100

How Much Do Western Michigan University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Western Michigan University, then you can expect to earn an average of $50,500 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Western Michigan University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
20,23215,8324,400

Where is Western Michigan University?

Western Michigan University is located at 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008-5200

How Safe is Western Michigan University?

Western Michigan University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Kalamazoo has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Western Michigan University Known For?

Western Michigan University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Western Michigan University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Anthropology
#253
World Rank
#279
Historical Rank
#96
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Business
#297
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#298
Historical Rank
#107
USA Rank
business Degrees
Philosophy
#378
World Rank
#426
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#119
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Mathematics
#559
World Rank
#604
Historical Rank
#150
USA Rank
math Degrees
Engineering
#729
World Rank
#754
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#157
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
History
#486
World Rank
#502
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#172
USA Rank
history Degrees
Psychology
#473
World Rank
#494
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#197
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Chemistry
#933
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#962
Historical Rank
#199
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Economics
#1018
World Rank
#1014
Historical Rank
#213
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Physics
#921
World Rank
#959
Historical Rank
#216
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Earth Sciences
#943
World Rank
#962
Historical Rank
#218
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Medical
#778
World Rank
#784
Historical Rank
#223
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Education
#960
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#964
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#233
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education Degrees
Literature
#689
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#745
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#238
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Political Science
#944
World Rank
#954
Historical Rank
#238
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political-science Degrees
Communications
#923
World Rank
#957
Historical Rank
#260
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Social Work
#671
World Rank
#672
Historical Rank
#276
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Computer Science
#1195
World Rank
#1198
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#286
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Nursing
#819
World Rank
#819
Historical Rank
#305
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Biology
#1280
World Rank
#1307
Historical Rank
#315
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Sociology
#1120
World Rank
#1131
Historical Rank
#320
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Religious Studies
#1616
World Rank
#1642
Historical Rank
#373
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1144
World Rank
#1149
Historical Rank
#609
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees

Who Are Western Michigan University's Most Influential Alumni?

Western Michigan University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Business, and Philosophy. Here are some of Western Michigan University's most famous alumni:

Dennis Archer
Dennis Archer
A 67th Mayor of Detroit.
Thom Hartmann
Thom Hartmann
An American political commentator .
Akhil Gupta
An Indian-American anthropologist.
Luther Vandross
An American singer, songwriter, and record producer .
Gardner Ackley
Gardner Ackley
An Economist, diplomat .
Ortrud Oellermann
A South African mathematician.
Jesús A. De Loera
A Mexican-American mathematician.
Michael Adas
An American historian.
Tererai Trent
A Zimbabwean emigrant.
Merze Tate
Merze Tate
An American academic.
Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell
An American actor.
Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
An American football player .

Who Are Western Michigan University's Most Influential Faculty?

Western Michigan University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Anthropology, Business, and Philosophy. Here are some of Western Michigan University's most famous alumni:

Jeffrey Angles
Jeffrey Angles
An American scholar nnd translator, specialising in modern Japanese literature and poetry.
Terri Goss Kinzy
An American biochemist and academic administrator.
Thisbe Nissen
An American author.
Myron P. Zalucki
An Australian entomologist.
Billy McCaffrey
An American basketball player-coach.
Nora Berrah
An American physicist.
James E. Carr
An American behavior analyst.
Tyler Ludwig
An American ice hockey defenceman.