Parents’ Guide to Education 2024 Special Section
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave. • Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 269-387-2000, wmich.edu
Located in Grand Rapids’ Heartside district, Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids campus provides regional access to meet students where they are. With modern amenities like Hy-Flex classrooms and an advanced manufacturing lab, the campus is a hub of academic exploration and community engagement.
The campus prioritizes programs aligned with local workforce needs, drawing on valuable partnerships with industry experts like Autocam Medical and GRCC to create seamless educational pathways and experiential learning opportunities. WMU Grand Rapids also offers hands-on dual-enrollment courses focused on career readiness, empowering students to thrive in their academic journey and build prosperous futures. Committed to student success, Western Michigan University offers a dynamic educational experience, preparing students for diverse career paths while contributing to the vitality of their communities.
The Stats
Year founded: 1903
Current enrollment: 17,835
Student-faculty ratio: 16:1
Number of undergraduate degrees offered: 135
Number of master’s degrees offered: 78
Number of doctoral degrees offered: 35
Subject matter of expertise: Through WMU Essential Studies, students focus on skills employers seek, enhanced oral and written communications, critical thinking, and quantitative and scientific literacy.
In-state tuition: $14,594
Out-of-state tuition: $18,218
Top awards/recognitions: Classified as a high research university by the Carnegie Foundation, only Michigan institution in the Heterodox Academy’s Campus Community Network for viewpoint diversity, open inquiry, and constructive disagreement.
