Western Michigan University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
19.5K

Full + Part time Students
1:18

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$12.9K

Avg. Financial Aid

Western Michigan University is a national research university enrolling nearly 25,000 students from across the United States and more than 100 other countries. Founded in 1903, it is a learner-centered, discovery-driven and globally engaged public university that stands out among America's more than 5,000 higher education institutions. Read more. WMU combines the resources of a major research university with the personal attention and friendly atmosphere often found at a small college. Taking full advantage of that combination gives students the edge they need to succeed in graduate school, the workplace and life. Students attending WMU enjoy top-notch programs, teachers, facilities and hands-on learning opportunities.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	16,303
Part-Time Undergraduate	3,175
Application Acceptance Rate	83%
Transfer Students	1,806
Programs	251 Programs
Courses	2,702 Courses
Equivalencies	4,761 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$9,982
Out-of-State Tuition	$23,262
Books and Supplies	$1,040
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	72%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,909
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	65%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,965

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Our promise to you: Student Financial Aid is dedicated to meeting the needs of our diverse and talented campus. If you need access to financial resources and funding, let us help.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	Rolling Admission Begins August 1
Winter	Rolling Admission Begins Decemeber 1
Spring	Rolling Admission Begins February 1
Summer	Rolling Admission Begins February 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum college grade point average of 2.00 is required of transfer applicants.
Official Transcripts:

Official high school transcripts are only required if you have earned fewer than 26 semester hours. Official college transcripts are required by all who wish to have admission consideration.
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores are recommended by some for admission consideration these people have earned fewer than 26 semester hours.
Letters of Recommendation:

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) is not required for admission consideration.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is recommended by some for admission consideration and will be notified if it is needed.
Application Fee:

The University charges a one-time admission application processing fee of $35.00.
Interview:

An interview is recommended by some for admission consideration and will be notified if it is needed
Other Requirements:

Transferable courses completed at another college will be accepted for credit only. Grades earned inthose classes will be used only to determine admissibility to WMU; they will not be recorded on theWMU transcript.
Apply Here:

www.wmich.edu/admissions/undergradapp/index.html#Transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at this institution to earn a bachelor’s degree is 30.