Applying to WMU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
84.68%	1,100

Western Michigan University's acceptance rate is 84.68% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 20,100 students applied and 17,020 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WMU.

WMU's acceptance rate places 24th out of 45 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,100 and the ACT score is 24 at WMU. WMU's SAT score ranks 14th out of 26 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to WMU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Western Michigan University is 84.68% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.52%. 8,926 men and 11,174 women applied to WMU and 7,391 men and 9,629 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,185 men and 1,287 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WMU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WMU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	20,100	8,926	11,174	0	0
Admitted	17,020	7,391	9,629	0	0
Enrolled	2,472	1,185	1,287	0	0
Acceptance Rate	84.68%	82.80%	86.17%	-	-
Yield	14.52%	16.03%	13.37%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Western Michigan University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,428 students (58% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 143 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WMU.

The median SAT score is 1,100 with 560 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 600 and 25^th percentile is 490 .

The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at WMU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at Western Michigan University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at WMU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	990	1100	1220
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	560	620
SAT Math	490	540	600
ACT Composite	20	24	27
ACT Math	20	23	26
ACT English	18	24	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Western Michigan University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 2,472 first-year students enrolled in WMU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.10% and part-time students is 1.90%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.94% and women students is 52.06%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WMU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WMU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	2,472	1,185	1,287
Full-time	2,425	1,158	1,267
Part-time	47	27	20

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WMU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western Michigan University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WMU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Western Michigan University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WMU.

Admission Information for Applying to WMU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://wmich.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://wmich.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

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