Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is one of the twenty-one public 4-year colleges in Michigan. The campus is located in an urban area, in Kalamazoo.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 22,869 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,178 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,479 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 51% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Western Michigan University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,020, and fees were $923. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,776 and $923 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students22,869 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate78% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar 07/01/1975 - Current |
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1915 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/27/2008 - Current |
Admission
82%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 960 to 1190 |
ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $423/credit | |
In State Students | $423/credit | |
Out of State Students | $529/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $596/credit | |
In State Students | $596/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,204/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $19,035 | $19,035 | $23,805 |
ADN | 70 | $29,610 | $29,610 | $37,030 |
BSN | 125 | $52,875 | $52,875 | $66,125 |
FNP | 50 | $29,800 | $29,800 | $60,200 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 86% of Western Michigan University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 37% | $4,676 |
Other Federal Grant | 23% | $604 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $854 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $7,402 |
Federal Student Loans | 65% | $5,907 |
Private Loans | 11% | $14,143 |
$15,219
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$11,798 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,837 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,951 |
$75,001 to $110,000$20,725 |
Over $110,000$22,125 |
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Student Population
17,936
Undergrads
4,933
Graduates
11,760
Women
11,109
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
69% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Non-resident alien |
8% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Michigan state board of nursing.