by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Writing is a concentration offered under the writing studies major at Western Michigan University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in general writing, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $630 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $504 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $15,118 |
| Fees | $923 | $923 |
| Books and Supplies | $987 | $987 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,567 | $10,567 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
WMU does not offer an online option for its general writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in general writing in 2019-2020, 70.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 72.6%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in general writing at WMU in 2019-2020, 10.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 25%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to general writing.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 34 |
View All General Writing Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
