Western Michigan University
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 285(↓22) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: WMU
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Edward B. Montgomery (President)
Website: https://wmich.edu/； Phone: 2693871000
Location: 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-5200
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Western Michigan University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $13,434  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $16,768 |
| Room and Board | $10,884 | Under Students | 14,587人 |
| Graduation Rate | 26.8% | Retension Rate | 77.2% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 16:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 50:50 |
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Mid-American Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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Western Michigan University Important Facts Trends
Western Michigan University Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
Western Michigan University degrees/majors
Western Michigan University major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduate or not, Yes / No
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***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | - | |||
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | - | |||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies. | - | |||
| International/Globalization Studies. | - | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | - | |||
| Social Psychology. | - | |||
| Clinical Psychology. | - | |||
| Counseling Psychology. | - | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology. | - | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Biochemistry. | - | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. | - | |||
| Aquatic Biology/Limnology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. | - | |||
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | - | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | - | |||
| Journalism. | - | |||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | - | |||
| Organizational Communication, General. | - | |||
| Advertising. | - | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. | - | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | - | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | - | |||
| Social Work. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Computer Science. | - | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management. | - | |||
| Family Systems. | - | |||
| Child Development. | - | |||
| Family and Community Services. | - | |||
| Apparel and Textiles, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General. | - | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | |||
| Geochemistry. | - | |||
| Geophysics and Seismology. | - | |||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science. | - | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other. | - | |||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | |||
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. | - | |||
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | - | |||
| Writing, General. | - | |||
| Creative Writing. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General. | - | |||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics. | - | |||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Language and Literature. | - | |||
| German Language and Literature. | - | |||
| French Language and Literature. | - | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - | |||
| Latin Language and Literature. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | - | |||
| Public/Applied History. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - | |||
| Applied and Professional Ethics. | - | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African-American/Black Studies. | - | |||
| Women's Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science. | - |
Western Michigan University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2023)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Education School# 129(↓23)
- Public Affairs# 147(↑46)
- Law School# 180(↓32)-
- Legal Writing# 120(↑47)
- Trial Advocacy# 139(↑10)
- Health Care Law# 148(↓12)
- Clinical Training# 167(↓31)
- Contracts Law# 174(→)
- Intellectual Property Law# 176(↓17)
- Tax Law# 177(↓6)
- Criminal Law# 186(↓5)
- Business/Corporate Law# 186(↓14)
- Environmental Law# 187(↓18)
- Constitutional Law# 192(↓14)
- International Law# -(↓168)
- Engineering School# 183(↓31)+
- Fine Arts# 135(↓4)
- Health Specialty+
- Business School+
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Western Michigan University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 114 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | - | 85 |
| Soccer | 37 | 32 |
| Ice Hockey | 33 | - |
| Softball | - | 32 |
| Baseball | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 14 | 17 |
| Gymnastics | - | 22 |
| Tennis | 10 | 12 |
| Volleyball | - | 19 |
| Golf | - | 9 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 109 | - |
| All Track Combined | - | 65 |
| Soccer | 30 | 29 |
| Baseball | 36 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 |
| Tennis | 11 | 12 |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| Gymnastics | - | 16 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
| Golf | - | 6 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 110 | - |
| All Track Combined | - | 108 |
| Soccer | 29 | 27 |
| Baseball | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 15 | 16 |
| Ice Hockey | 30 | - |
| Tennis | 11 | 12 |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| Gymnastics | - | 18 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
| Golf | - | 6 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Wrestling | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Lacrosse | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
