by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 15,969 undergraduates in 2020, WMU is a large, public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, WMU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by WMU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our WMU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at WMU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit WMU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", WMU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit WMU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our WMU for Veterans Guide.
WMU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
WMU has a comparatively large, student body. There were 15,969 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 13,296 (83.3%). Part-time attendance was 2,673 (16.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 13,296 | 2,673 | 15,969 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, WMU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank WMU #481 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at WMU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the WMU Diversity Guide.
WMU has a total of 440 student athletes, 212 men and 228 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $24,782,334 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $24,699,540 |
| Net | $82,794 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Michigan University Athletics