WMU
Official name
Western Michigan University #Kalamazoo #PublicUniversity #Since1903
Western Michigan University is a public four-year school in Kalamazoo, MI, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1903 [1] . It has about 12,568 undergraduates[6] .
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Ebenvia rank Coming soon Our own ranking is on its way. How we rank 123 years of history[1]
1903 Founded 2026 Today Type Public
Setting City
Undergraduates 12,568[6]
From abroad 4.1%[6]
Costs Coming soon We are still gathering this for Western Michigan University.
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Help paying, for students from abroad Need-based aid Not stated on the school’s page[2]
Scholarships Open to international students[2]
As described by the school.
Housing and food
Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[6]
Room and board, on campus $12,174[6]
Room and board, off campus (not with family) $12,174[6]
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
Average cost of attendance $29,237[6]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state $15,252 / $19,034[6]
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
TOEFL iBT 71[3] or IELTS 6
June 1[4] Fall deadline
When to apply From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[4]
Fall June 1[4] Spring September 1[4] Summer Semester One February 1[4] Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.
Your application checklist From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[5]
Transcripts or mark sheets from all secondary and post-secondary schools (unofficial accepted for admission decision)[5] Diplomas, examination results and certificates, as applicable[5] Official grading scales matching your transcripts[5] English translations of non-English documents[5] Clear copy of your passport identification page[5] English proficiency, with unofficial score reports accepted at application[5] Official transcripts due by the end of the first semester[5] English score TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS 6[3] Essay Coming soon
Interview Coming soon
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test TOEFL iBT, 1–6 scale 4[3] out of 6
PTE Academic 48[3] out of 90
Stated as a minimum [3]
Most programs; Aviation Flight Science higher (TOEFL 91/4.5, IELTS 7.0, PTE 64, DET 115). TOEFL Essentials 7. Tests within 2 years.
Waiver or exemption: Select English-speaking countries: 4 years upper secondary or 1 year tertiary education.
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.
SAT and ACT Coming soon Test score ranges are not reported for this school.
Extra steps for students from abroad Coming soon Records from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.
How many get in 85%[6] Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soon Applications a year
Coming soon Admitted from abroad
Living in Kalamazoo Coming soon We are still gathering this for Western Michigan University.
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.