Western Michigan University

10 Interesting Facts about Western Michigan University

1. Western Michigan University (WMU) is a public research university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was established in 1903.
2. WMU offers over 250 undergraduate programs, more than 70 master’s programs, and 30 doctoral programs across various fields of study.
3. The university is composed of seven degree-granting colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Aviation, Haworth College of Business, College of Education and Human Development, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, College of Fine Arts, and College of Health and Human Services.
4. WMU is known for its aviation program, which operates the College of Aviation at the W.K. Kellogg Airport. It offers degrees in aviation flight science, aviation management and operations, and aviation maintenance technology.
5. The university has a diverse student body with over 21,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. WMU emphasizes inclusivity and promotes a welcoming campus environment.
6. WMU is a research-intensive institution and houses several research centers and institutes. These include the Center for Advanced Vehicle Design and Simulation, the Center for Research on Instructional Change in Postsecondary Education, and the Center for Integrated Supply Management, among others.
7. The Broncos is the athletic nickname for WMU’s sports teams, and they compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference (MAC). WMU offers a wide range of varsity sports, including football, basketball, soccer, hockey, and more.
8. WMU is committed to community engagement and service. It actively participates in local initiatives and encourages students to get involved in volunteer work and community-based projects through the Office of Student Engagement.
9. The university offers study abroad programs in more than 50 countries, allowing students to gain international experience and broaden their horizons.
10. WMU has a strong alumni network that spans across various industries and professions. The university maintains connections with its graduates through alumni events, career services, and networking opportunities.

Admissions

Tuition & Fee

Fall 2022, Spring 2023

Summer I/II 2023

Differential tuition

All Programs

A
Accountancy—BBA
Advertising and Promotion—BBA
Aerospace Engineering—BSE
African American and African Studies—BA
Anthropology—BA
Applied Hydrogeology—Certificate
Art—BA, BFA
Art Education—BFA
Art History—BA
Art: Kinetic Imaging—BS
Arts Administration—BA
Aviation Flight Science—BS
Aviation Management and Operations—BS
Aviation Technical Operations—BS

B
Biochemistry—BS
Biology—BS
Biomedical Sciences—BS
Business—pre-BBA
Business Analytics—BBA
Business Education—BS
Business Law—BBA
Business-Oriented Chemistry—BS

C
Chemical Engineering—BSE
Chemistry—BS
Chemistry: ACS Certified—BS
Civil Engineering—BSE
Communication Studies—BA
Community and Regional Planning—BS
Computer Engineering—BSE
Computer Information Systems—BBA
Computer Science—BSE
Construction Engineering—BSE
Criminal Justice Studies—BA
Cybersecurity—BS

D
Dance—BA, BFA
Dance Studio Management—Certificate
Data Science—BS
Digital Marketing and eCommerce—BBA
Digital Media and Journalism—BA
Diversity and Inclusion—Certificate

E
Earth Science—BS
Economics—BA, BS
Economics in Business—BBA
Education and Human Development—BS
Electrical Engineering—BSE
Elementary Education—BS
Elementary Education PK-3 and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K-12—BA
Embedded Systems Venture—Certificate
Engineering Design Technology—BS
Engineering Management Technology—BS
English: Creative Writing—BA
English: Literature and Language—BA
English: Rhetoric and Writing Studies—BA
Environmental and Sustainability Studies—BA, BS
Environmental Geology—BS
Event Management—BS
Exercise Science—BS

F
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education—BS
Family Science and Human Development—BS
Fashion Design and Development—BS
Fashion Merchandising—BS
Film, Video and Media Studies—BA
Finance—BBA
Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing—BBA
French—BA
Freshwater Science and Sustainability—BS

G
Gender and Women’s Studies—BA
Geochemistry—BS
Geography—BS
Geology—BS
Geophysics—BS
German—BA
Global and International Studies—BA
Graphic and Printing Science—BS
Graphic Design—BFA

H
Health Administration—BS
Healthcare Services and Sciences—BS
History—BA
Human Resource Management—BBA
Hydrogeology—BS

I
Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering—BSE
Industrial Technology Education: Non-Vocational—BS
Industrial Technology Educational: Vocational—BS
Initial Teacher Certification—Certificate
Integrated Design and Manufacturing—Certificate
Integrated Science—BS
Integrated Supply Management—BBA
Interior Architecture and Design—BS
Interpersonal Communication—BA

J
Japanese—BA

L
Latin—BA
Leadership and Business Strategy—Varies
Leadership and Teamwork—Certificate

M
Manufacturing Engineering Technology—BS
Marketing—BBA
Mathematics—BA, BS
Mechanical Engineering—BSE
Media and Technology—Certificate
Multimedia Arts Technology—Music—BS
Music—BA
Music Composition—BM
Music Education: Choral/General—BM
Music Education: Instrumental—BM
Music Performance: Instrumental—BM
Music Performance: Keyboard—BM
Music Performance: Vocal—BM
Music Therapy—BM
Music Therapy Equivalency—Certificate
Music: Jazz Studies—BM
Musical Arts—BMA

N
Nursing—BSN
Nutrition and Dietetics—BS

O
Occupational Education Studies—BS
Occupational Therapy—BS

P
Paper Engineering—BSE, Certificate
Personal Financial Planning—BBA
Philosophy—BA
Physical and Health Education Teacher Education: K-12—BS
Physics—BS
Political Science—BA
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Secondary Education
Product Design—BFA
Psychology—BS
Public and Nonprofit Administration—BS
Public Health—BS
Public History—BA
Public Relations—Certificate

R
Recreation: Recreation Management—BS
Recreation: Sport Management—BS
Religion—BA

S
Sales and Business Marketing—BBA
Social Studies—BA
Social Work—BSW
Sociology—BA
Spanish—BA
Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12 and Elementary Education PK-3—BS
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences—BS, Certificate
Statistics—BS
Strategic Communication—BA
Sustainable Brewing—BS

T
Teaching and Learning Mathematics—BA, BS
Theatre: Acting—BFA
Theatre: Design and Technical Production—BFA
Theatre: Music Theatre Performance—BFA
Theatre: Stage Management—BFA
Tourism and Travel—BA

U
University Curriculum (Exploratory Advising)
University Studies—BA, BS

W
Workforce Education and Development—BA

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

12,149 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

2,438