Campus & Student Life at Western Michigan University

Get a feel for what life is like at Western Michigan University. Covering everything from diversity and sports to military-friendliness, this overview pulls together the key parts of the WMU student experience — with links to the full reports below.

Full-time vs. Part-time Students at Western Michigan University

Enrollment at WMU splits into full-time and part-time students as follows:

Full-time	Part-time	Total
13,038	5,409	18,447

Campus Diversity at Western Michigan University

Curious about the makeup of WMU? A complete breakdown of the student population is covered in the dedicated diversity report.

See the full WMU Diversity Report ›

Athletics at Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University competes in the NCAA as part of the Mid-American Conference.

WMU fields 435 student athletes — 233 men and 202 women across 13 varsity sports.

See the full WMU Sports Report ›

Athletics Financing

	Amount
Total Revenue (all teams)	$43,722,663
Total Expenses (all teams)	$43,722,663
Net	$0

Military & Veterans at Western Michigan University

Weighing WMU for your military or veteran education benefits? Here’s how WMU supports military-connected students:

Awards credit for military training
Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program
Has a dedicated point of contact for veterans
Has a recognized student veteran organization
Offers ROTC (Army, Air Force)
226 students received GI Bill benefits
Veterans make up 0.4% of the student body

Learn more at the WMU veterans services page.

See the full WMU Veterans Report ›

Disability Services at Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers support for students with disabilities for students who need accommodations.

Visit the WMU disability services page.

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References

More about our data sources and methodologies.