Western Michigan University
2020-21
The 2020-21 Common Data Set for Western Michigan University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jul 26, 2021. Subscribe via RSS.
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Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$53,562
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
58%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$15,273
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$26,188
federal loans only
FSA
12%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
217numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESFirst Name:W illiam M.
Last Name:McQuitty
Title:Institutional Research Analyst
Office:Office of Institutional Research
Address Line 1:2002 W Michigan Ave
Phone:(269) 387-4431
Email Address:william .m .m cquitty@wm ich.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
City:Kalam azoo MI 49008-5253 USA
Name of College/University:W estern Michigan University
Street Address Line 1:1903 W Michigan Ave
CityKalam azoo MI 49008-5200 USA
Main Phone Number:(269) 387-1000
WWW Home Page Address:wm ich.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(269) 387-2000
Admissions Email Address:If there is a separate URL for your wm ich.edu/apply
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 1256 | 1283 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 467 | 442 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 4933 | 4908 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 63 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Hispanic/Latino | 221 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 207 | Not reported | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1874 | Not reported | Not reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 5 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 61 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 125 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 57 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 2613 | Not reported | Not reported |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 3564 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 60 |
| Master's degrees | 1223 |
| Post-master's certificates | 2 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 142 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 6 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | 2016 | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 7593 | 8989 | Not reported | 16,582 |
| Admitted | 6388 | 7697 | Not reported | 14,085 |
| Enrolled | 1256 | 1283 | Not reported | 2,020 |
| Enrolled full-time | Not reported | 1283 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 44 | 30 | Not reported | Not reported |
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled2,019
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled2,020
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled2,019
Total academic units4
Mathematics3
Science3
Social studies3
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | — | Yes | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | — | Yes |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | Yes | — | — | — |
| Application essay | — | — | Yes | — |
| Recommendations | — | — | Yes | — |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | — | — | Yes | — |
| Talent or ability | — | — | — | Yes |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | — | Yes |
| First generation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Alumni relation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | — | Yes |
| Work experience | — | — | — | Yes |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 66.5 | 1737 |
| ACT | 22.4 | 586 |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1010 | 1100 | 1210 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 500 | 560 | 610 |
| SAT math | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT math | 20 | 24 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class14
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class37.5
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class28.5
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class5.1
Percent who had GPA of 4.021.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9915.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7414.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4914.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2413.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9918.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491.4
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.1
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Amount of application fee:40
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Applicants with less than 26 semester hours of transferable work completed must also submit a high school transcript or an official GED score. -
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:9
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:All WMU military/veteran students submitting the DD214 or an official JST will receive a military block of 9 credit hours for basic training, which shall include two credit hours for Area VIII Health and Well-Being of the General Education Program and deems this requirement satisfied. Additional credit hours may be granted for various ACE recommended, faculty approved courses listed on the Joint Services Transcript (JST). ##
Student Life
2 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)23%
Percent who live off campus or commute28%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)16%
Percent who live off campus or commute79%
Percent of students age 25 and older11%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://wmich.edu/finaid/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 15118 | 15118 |
| Tuition: in-district | 12094 | 12094 |
| Tuition: in-state | 12094 | 12094 |
| Tuition: out-of-state | 15118 | 15118 |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 923 | 923 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
Financial Aid
6 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal$26,654,308
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$33,903,946
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$6,328,377
Total Scholarships/Grants$68,852,417
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$65,538,183
Federal Work-Study$993,874
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$66,532,057
Parent Loans$10,679,677
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,507,861
Athletic Awards$1,873,675
Federal$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$10,107,802
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,236,958
Total Scholarships/Grants$13,344,760
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$31,793,579
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$31,793,579
Parent Loans$14,349,670
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,389,164
Athletic Awards$6,106,261
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,974
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):10
ArtX
AthleticsX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:CDS-H W estern Michigan University Com m on Data Set 2020-2021
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio18
based on ____ students16,318
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 0.05% | Not reported | 1% |
| Natural resources and conservation | 0.69% | Not reported | 3% |
| Architecture | 0.03% | Not reported | 4% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | 0.40% | Not reported | 5% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 4.24% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3.05% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 4.77% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 8.45% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 2.15% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1.19% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2.09% |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.19% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1.51% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4.82% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.48% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 6.57% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 2.83% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.56% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | 33.33% | Not reported | 0.85% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 4.56% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 1.72% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3.58% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.34% |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | 0.34% |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | 3.34% |
| Visual and performing arts | 66.67% | Not reported | 5.54% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 10.54% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 21.91% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 0.61% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 100.00% | 0.00% | 100.03% |
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