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Colleges » By State » Michigan » Western Michigan University » Tuition And Costs

Your Estimated Price

$18,895 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$8,762 tuition
$8,249 on campus room & board
$1,040 books
$844 fees

$31,627 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$21,494 tuition
$8,249 on campus room & board
$1,040 books
$844 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$4,297 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
88% of students receive aid
36% get federal aid ($4,912 avg)
10% get state aid ($613 avg)
60% get institn'l aid ($4,297 avg)
77% get loans ($7,150 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 6.61% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 6.64% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$14,725,188
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
 Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $6,933 63%
Federal Grant Aid $4,912 36%
Pell Grants $4,313 35%
Other Federal Grants $749 29%
Institution Grant Aid $4,297 60%
State Grant Aid $613 10%
Student Loans $7,150 77%
Federal Loans $5,828 77%
Other Loans $11,237 9%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
6John and Susanna Gemela Memorial Scholarship for Design and Technical Theatre - R R
Anna L. Tobin – An Actress – Memorial Scholarship - R
Audrey Ekdahl Davidson Early Music Scholarship $500 - $2,000 R R
Barbara Marineau and Marin Mazzie Music Theatre Performance Scholarship - R R
Beulah and Harold McKee Scholarship $500 - $2,000 R R R
Beulah and Harold McKee Theatre Scholarship - R R
Carol Haenicke University Theatre Guild Scholarship - R R
Charter Township of Kalamazoo WMU Scholarship $400 R
Clausing Industrial, Inc. Scholarship $1,000 R
College of Education Undergraduate Scholarship - R R
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 15
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Western Michigan University offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
(269) 387-1000
http://www.wmich.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $303
Out of State $743

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Megan from Detroit , MI
  • May-03-2013 I am a current student here

    There are several on campus jobs that are hiring. The café is the main one where they hire most people who apply. Having an on campus job is convenient because it's on campus and you don't have to drive to and from work.

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  • 4
  • Elizabeth from Hastings, MI
  • Apr-21-2013 I am a current student here

    The small fees tend to add up but there are many free resources such as tutors and writing labs that aren't as well known as they should be.

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