Western Michigan University
Admissions
Interested in attending Western Michigan University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Western Michigan University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Western Michigan University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, WMU accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 21,700 people applied and 18,359 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Western Michigan University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Western Michigan University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Western Michigan University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things WMU considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Western Michigan University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Western Michigan University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 17% of freshmen who attended WMU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Western Michigan University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
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