26 rankings of Western Michigan University 2024 (2024)

Latest ranking updates for Western Michigan University

  • May 2024: CWUR Center for World University Rankings update. Western Michigan University achieves place 1484.
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #1379.
  • December 2023: Urap announced latest results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance with Western Michigan University in position 1493.
  • December 2023: Western Michigan University ranks 1101 in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.

University rankings

    • #591
    • #501
    Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
    [Published 14 September, 2021]
    • #161
    • #1001
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #172
    • #1001
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #311
    • #304
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 17 September, 2023]
    • #480
    • #493
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #234
    • #1327
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #230
    • #233
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 28 August, 2022]
    • #209
    • #1401
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 21 June, 2023]
    • #231
    • #1379
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #268
    • #1484
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 13 May, 2024]
    • #206
    • #1493
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #146
    • #742
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #85
    • #231
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #143
    • #607
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #520
    • #523
    MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #272
    • #376
    StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #509
    • #526
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #185
    • #1101
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #192
    • #710
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #28
    • #401
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #119
    • #385
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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THE World University Rankings
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2020#1001
2021#1201
2022#1201
2023#1001
QS World University Rankings
yearrank
2021#1001
2022#1001
2023#1001
US News Best National Universities
yearrank
2020#258
2021#263
2022#285
2023#304

Subject rankings

Computer Science

    • #397
    • #399
    Computer Science
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Education

    • #111
    • #106
    Education
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #131
    • #341
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #109
    • #401
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #174
    • #401
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #198
    • #152
    Engineering
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #207
    • #211
    Engineering
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #118
    • #501
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #156
    • #1280
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Law

    • #181
    • #147
    Law
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]

Medicine & Health

    • #484
    • #490
    Nursing & Health Care
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #122
    • #401
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #151
    • #801
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Western Michigan University

EducationUS News: Best Grad Schools (US)

#106

Education

LawUS News: Best Grad Schools (US)

#147

Law

EngineeringUS News: Best Grad Schools (US)

#152

Engineering

Computer SciencePayscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors

#399

Computer Science

PsychologyTHE World University Rankings by Subject

#401

Social Studies & Humanities

Nursing & Health CarePayscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors

#490

Medicine & Health

About Western Michigan University

Key facts

Foundation year:
1903
Telephone:
(269) 387-2000
Address:
1903 West Michigan Avenue
49008-51, Kalamazoo
USA
Website:
https://www.wmich.edu/
Social:

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Location of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo

FAQ

Western Michigan University ranks #188 in USA in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 1924 universities in USA.

Western Michigan University ranks #1 in Kalamazoo in our meta ranking.

Western Michigan University is listed in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News Best National Universities, Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only), US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 26 rankings of Western Michigan University.

Western Michigan University achieved #231 in RUR Reputation Ranking. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Western Michigan University.

Western Michigan University achieved the highest ranking for Education. It is ranked #106 in US News: Best Grad Schools (US) (Education). See all subject rankings for Western Michigan University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Western Michigan University ranks #1 among universities in Kalamazoo and #188 among universities in USA. See all rankings of Western Michigan University.

In our meta ranking Western Michigan University ranks #188 among all universities in USA and Stanford University ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.

Ranking publishers

The Times and The Sunday Times

The Guardian News and Media Limited

The University League Tables

Rogers Digital Media

U-Ranking

Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK

Published:
14 September, 2021
Criteria used in ranking-Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings:
Outcomes 40% (employability)
Resources 30%
Engagement 20% (teaching)
Environment 10% (diversity)

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RUY

América Economía

Perspektywy

THE Times Higher Education, UK

Published:
27 September, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Published:
23 November, 2022
Criteria used in ranking-THE Global Employability University Ranking:
Employability (survey) 100%

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Published:
19 October, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-THE World University Rankings by Subject:
37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)

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Published:
27 July, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-THE World Reputation Rankings:
Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Published:
25 January, 2024
Criteria used in ranking-THE World’s Most International Universities:
Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%

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Published:
14 May, 2024
Criteria used in ranking-THE Young University Rankings:
Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Published:
01 June, 2023

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Published:
10 May, 2022

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Published:
11 May, 2022

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Published:
27 June, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-QS World University Rankings:
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%

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Published:
23 September, 2021
Criteria used in ranking-QS Employability Rankings:
Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%

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Published:
24 June, 2020
Criteria used in ranking-QS 50 under 50:
Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%

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Published:
08 November, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-QS University Rankings: Asia:
Academic reputation 30%
Employer reputation 20%
Faculty/student ratio 10%
International research network 10%
Citations per paper 10%

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Published:
18 October, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-QS University Rankings: Arab Region:
Academic reputation 30%
Employer reputation 20%
Faculty/student ratio 15%
International research network 10%

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Published:
05 December, 2023

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RUF

Sapiens Research

Thomson Reuters

Published:
23 October, 2019
Criteria used in ranking-Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%

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National Institutional Ranking Framework

Careers360

Us News

Published:
27 October, 2023

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Published:
17 September, 2023

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Published:
24 October, 2022

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Published:
28 March, 2022

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Urap

Published:
19 December, 2023

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Published:
22 July, 2023

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Forbes

Published:
30 August, 2022

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Payscale

Published:
11 November, 2021

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Published:
11 November, 2021
Criteria used in ranking-Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
Ranking is based on ROI

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Published:
11 November, 2021

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Published:
15 August, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
**Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%

**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

**Per Capita Performance 10%**

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Published:
18 April, 2024

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Published:
27 October, 2023

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Washington Monthly

Published:
28 August, 2022
Criteria used in ranking-Washington Monthly - National Universities:
Social Mobility 33.33%
Research 33.33%
Community and National Service 33.33%

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Kiplinger

Published:
31 July, 2019
Criteria used in ranking-Kiplinger's Best College Values:
Quality Criteria 55%
Cost Criteria 45%

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The Princeton Review

Published:
26 October, 2021

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Published:
26 April, 2022

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Published:
26 April, 2022

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Published:
21 June, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity

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Scimago Institutions

Published:
06 March, 2024
Criteria used in ranking-Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Published:
13 May, 2024
Criteria used in ranking-CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
**Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%

**Quality of Education: 25%**

**Alumni Employment: 25%**

**Quality of Faculty: 10%**

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MONEY

Published:
08 August, 2022

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Published:
16 May, 2022

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Published:
16 May, 2022
Criteria used in ranking-MONEY Best Public Colleges:
Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%

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Published:
25 August, 2020

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Published:
25 August, 2020
Criteria used in ranking-MONEY Best Colleges You Can Actually Get Into:
Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%

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Published:
16 May, 2022
Criteria used in ranking-MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:
Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%

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Published:
25 August, 2020
Criteria used in ranking-MONEY Colleges That Add the Most Value:
Quality of education 33.33%
Affordability 33.33%
Outcomes 33.33%

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Nature Index

Published:
15 June, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-Nature Index - Academic:
Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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Published:
17 March, 2021

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Published:
17 March, 2021

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Published:
08 December, 2021

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NTU ranking

Published:
11 July, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
**Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%

**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%

**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Published:
25 May, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-RUR World University Rankings:
**Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%

**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%

**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%

**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Published:
25 May, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-RUR Academic Rankings:
Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Published:
25 May, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%

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StuDocu

Published:
06 September, 2021

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4icu

Published:
11 August, 2022

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Published:
11 August, 2022

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Published:
11 August, 2022

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Webometrics

Published:
31 July, 2023
Criteria used in ranking-Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%

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The Times/CAO, HEA

26 rankings of Western Michigan University  2024 (2024)

FAQs

26 rankings of Western Michigan University 2024? ›

Western Michigan University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #304. Its in-state tuition and fees are $14,594; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,218. Western Michigan University is located in the city of Kalamazoo, midway between Detroit and Chicago.

What is Western Michigan University ranked? ›

Western Michigan University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #304. Its in-state tuition and fees are $14,594; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,218. Western Michigan University is located in the city of Kalamazoo, midway between Detroit and Chicago.

What major is Western Michigan known for? ›

The most popular majors at Western Michigan University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; Transportation and Materials Moving; Visual and Performing Arts; Education; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Psychology; Biological and ...

Does Western Michigan University have a good education program? ›

Western Michigan University is ranked No. 143 (tie) out of 255 in Best Education Schools. Schools were assessed on their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

What is the average tuition for Western Michigan University? ›

Western Michigan University's tuition is $14,594 for in-state and $18,218 for out-of-state students.

Is Western Michigan a hard school to get into? ›

The acceptance rate at Western Michigan University is 84.6%.

This means the school is not selective.

Is Western Michigan University worth it? ›

—TIME ranked Western Michigan University as one of the best schools in higher education for future leaders, citing it in the top 100 colleges that excel in nurturing highly influential leaders and noting the expertise of the Haworth College of Business in particular.

Should I go to MSU or WMU? ›

Academics: MSU is generally considered more prestigious, so while both schools have strong programs, MSU may have more resources and research opportunities. However, the strength of a specific program should also be considered – WMU has well-regarded aviation and music programs, for example.

What famous person went to Western Michigan University? ›

Western Michigan University has had a number of notable alumni. Among them are: Tim Allen, actor. Curtis Armstrong, actor.

How selective is Western Michigan University? ›

The acceptance rate at Western Michigan University is 84.6%.

This means the school is lightly selective. The school will have their expected requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores. If you meet their requirements, you're almost certain to get an offer of admission.

Why choose Western Michigan University? ›

You're an individual who is truly unique. We celebrate the passions that drive you and the possibilities that inspire you. Here, a degree is a pursuit of purpose where learning empowers you, well-being strengthens you and an experience-driven education leads to a meaningful career.

Is Western Michigan a good party school? ›

Western Michigan University

#3 Top Party Schools in Michigan.

Is Western Michigan University nationally accredited? ›

Western Michigan University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1915.

Where does Western Michigan University rank? ›

Western Michigan University Rankings

Western Michigan University is ranked #304 out of 439 National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

What GPA is needed to get into Western Michigan University? ›

The GPA requirements for getting into WMU are to have around a 3.5 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school. If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as WMU accepts 85% of applicants.

What is the gender ratio at Western Michigan University? ›

Western Michigan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,397 (fall 2022), with a gender distribution of 49% male students and 51% female students.

What is the number 1 university in Michigan? ›

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

UMich ranks at the top of our list of the best colleges in Michigan.

Is Michigan the Harvard of the West? ›

Because of this, UM gained the nickname "Harvard of the West," which became commonly joked about in reverse after John F. Kennedy called himself "a graduate of the Michigan of the East, Harvard University" in a speech.

Is Western Michigan a Division 1 college? ›

Athletics. The Western Michigan Broncos are a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision school.

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