

Western Michigan University is a very large, public, four or more years University that emphasizes research, character and culture located in the city of Kalamazoo, MI. It is known for Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Social Work and Business Administration and Management, General.
Western Michigan University
place 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
phone Phone: (269) 387-1000
web Web: https://wmich.edu/
- Western Michigan University is also known as:Western Michigan University, WMU
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Accreditation
The following information is gathered from a variety of public sources, and is updated annually. The user is advised to visit the accreditor’s site (linked where available) to verify accreditation status before making any decisions.
Agency | Type / Program | ||
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Campus | Status | Initial Accreditation date | |
Western Michigan University | Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1950 |
Western Michigan University at Muskegon | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1958 |
Western Michigan University | Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1970 |
Western Michigan University | Audiology (AUD) – Graduate degree programs | ||
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1971 |
WMU-Lansing | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1979 |
Western Michigan University | Dance (DANCE) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1982 |
Western Michigan University | Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1990 |
Western Michigan University | Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs | ||
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1997 |
Western Michigan University at MetroDetroit – Southfield | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2010 |
Western Michigan University at MetroDetroit – Royal Oak | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2010 |
Western Michigan University at Parker Hannifin Corporation | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2012 |
Western Michigan University at Bronson Hospital | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2013 |
Western Michigan University at Borgess Medical Center | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2013 |
Western Michigan University at Wayne County Community College | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2013 |
Thomas M. Cooley Law School – Riverview | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2016 |
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
Links
Every college reports annually to the US Department of Education, and is required by law to provide information that will enhance transparency for the prospective student or parent. These links are listed here, if they are available.
- Application: https://wmich.edu/apply/
- Admissions: https://wmich.edu/admissions/
- Financial Aid: https://wmich.edu/finaid/
- ADA Information: https://wmich.edu/disabilityservices
- Veterans: https://wmich.edu/military/benefits
- Athletics:
- Net Price calculator: https://wmich.edu/finaid/NetPriceCalculator/index.html
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sportSports
Western Michigan University is in NCAA Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision. The largest three sports are:
The complete list of sports at Western Michigan University is available for members.
Sport | Total Athletes |
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Football Men’s | 105 |
Baseball Men’s | 34 |
Soccer Women’s | 28 |
The complete list of sports at Western Michigan University is available for members.
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