Western Michigan University
MI · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 85.3% | 2,303 | 58.6% | 1,080 |
| 2024-2025 | 84.6% | 2,484 | 57.6% | 1,100 |
| 2023-2024 | 84.7% | 2,472 | 57.8% | 1,110 |
| 2022-2023 | 84.5% | 2,621 | 55.1% | 1,100 |
| 2021-2022 | 82.8% | 2,112 | 56.3% | 1,100 |
Common cross-admits
approximated by similar selectivity and size — no cross-admit data for this school yet
- DePaul University
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- University of Massachusetts-Boston
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Western Michigan University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Towson University
- West Virginia University
- Kansas State University
- University of Louisville
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Western Michigan University?
Western Michigan University admits 85.3% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Western Michigan University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Western Michigan University is 960–1200, with a median score of 1080. Students at the 25th percentile scored 960; students at the 75th percentile scored 1200.
What ACT score do I need for Western Michigan University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Western Michigan University is 21–28, with a median of 26.
How much does Western Michigan University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Western Michigan University is $15,814. Room and board is approximately $12,661. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Western Michigan University?
Western Michigan University's 6-year graduation rate is 58.6%. The first-year retention rate is 82.1%.
How many students attend Western Michigan University?
Western Michigan University enrolls 13,714 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Western Michigan University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.