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Western Michigan University can be found in Kalamazoo, Michigan (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Western Michigan University.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Western Michigan University are in education and teaching.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way Western Michigan University works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 26,239 students were enrolled in Western Michigan University.
The school student athletes compete in Mid-American Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5167
General Phone: (269) 387-3530
Admissions Phone: (269) 387-2000
Financial Aid Phone: (269) 387-6000
http://www.wmich.edu
Western Michigan University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 1,454 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, kindergarten/preschool teaching, English teaching, history teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,236 | finance, marketing studies, marketing, management science, accounting, business management, human resources management, logistics, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 565 | interdisciplinary studies, creative writing, political science and government, sociology, geography, English, Spanish language, political science, ... |
| Media | 353 | organizational communications, communication studies, advertising, communication and journalism, public relations and advertising, journalism, media studies |
| Engineering | 322 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, engineering management, structural engineering, various engineering courses, aerospace engineering, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 286 | psychology, counseling psychology, mental and social health services, social psychology, substance abuse counseling, marriage and family therapy, music therapy, clinical psychology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 276 | social work, public administration, family systems, child development, foodservice management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 226 | computer and info science, computer science, computer engineering |
| Science | 184 | biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biochemistry, hydrology and water resources, molecular biology, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 174 | occupational therapy, exercise science, dietetics and clinical nutrition, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management, rehabilitation |
| Transportation | 125 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 98 | criminal justice and safety, criminology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 73 | physician assistant, audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, health service and sciences, audiology |
| Music | 62 | music performance, music, music pedagogy, various music studies, music theory and composition, jazz |
| Design | 56 | interior design, industrial design, graphic design |
| Art Studies | 51 | art studies, arts management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 36 | philosophy, religion, general philosophy |
| Construction Trades | 34 | apparel and textiles |
| Mathematics | 32 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 32 | health and medical administrative, pharmacy courses, health care administration |
| Engineering Technician | 30 | engineering technician, industrial tech, industrial production tech, engineering technology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 26 | acting, theatre design, dance, dance courses |
| Hospitality | 17 | travel services |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mechanics And Repair | 12 | avionics maintenance |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 9 | construction management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | film and photography |
| Medicine | 3 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Michigan University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,291 | 139 |
| Master's degree | 1,424 | 76 |
| Doctor's degree | 95 | 30 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 59 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Western Michigan University had a total enrollment of 26,239 students (22,193 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 92% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Western Michigan University offers campus housing for 6,200 of its 22,193 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kalamazoo, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,928 | 11,045 | 85% | 3,741 | 34% |
| Men | 5,915 | 4,953 | 84% | 1,807 | 36% |
| Women | 7,013 | 6,092 | 87% | 1,934 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (269) 387-2000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,478 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,856 |
| Room and board | $ 6,821 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,620 |
Financial Aid:
Western Michigan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (269) 387-6000
Western Michigan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $103,242 | 8 | $92,836 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $71,284 | 7 | $69,419 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $57,553 | 16 | $54,150 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 12 | $49,055 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 45 | $67,681 | 32 | $66,680 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 226 | $87,617 | 60 | $77,909 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 183 | $67,575 | 92 | $59,776 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 124 | $52,045 | 140 | $50,173 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $41,209 | 34 | $34,287 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 551 | $71,439 | 326 | $56,331 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 203 | 121 | 324 |
| Football | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Track | 34 | 28 | 62 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 78 | 124 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Science, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
Structural Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family Systems
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Government and Politics (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geochemistry
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Michigan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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