Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University is a public four-year institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a small city in the southwestern part of the state. The university enrolls 18,774 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 55.67 out of 100. Its retention rate is 80% (IPEDS 2023) and completion rate is 58% (IPEDS 2023).

WMU offers an extensive array of applied and health-related programs at both the associate's and bachelor's levels, including Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Engineering/Industrial Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physician Associate/Assistant, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, and Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Kalamazoo's position as a regional hub in southwest Michigan gives WMU students access to manufacturing, healthcare, and technology employers, reinforcing the university's role as a comprehensive applied-learning institution.