Will you get into Western Michigan University?

Western Michigan University admitted student profile

• Acceptance rate: 85%

Western Michigan University admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.

What you need to get into Western Michigan University

Compare your GPA and scores to Western Michigan University's admitted students, then focus on the parts of your application you can still improve. Numbers get you into contention; essays, rigor, and activities decide it.

Is Western Michigan University a reach, target, or safety for you?

Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Western Michigan University's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Western Michigan University with schools in each tier.

Want the full picture? See how to actually get into Western Michigan University, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.

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