Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.55
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Western Michigan University (Western Michigan, Western or WMU) is a public research university in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It was initially established as Western State Normal School in 1903 by Governor Aaron T. Bliss for the training of teachers. It was renamed Western Michigan University in 1957. Western is one of the eight research universities in the state of Michigan and is classified among "R2:…
- Rankings
#266 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #266 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #428 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #707 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1557 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$15,298▼
Total CoA (on-campus):
1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008-5200
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