What division is Western Michigan?

Western Michigan competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the MAC.

What GPA do you need for Western Michigan?

The average GPA at Western Michigan is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Western Michigan?

Western Michigan has an enrollment of approximately 12,568 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Michigan?

Western Michigan has an acceptance rate of 85%.

How do I get recruited to play at Western Michigan?

To get recruited at Western Michigan, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Western Michigan's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Western Michigan

Kalamazoo, MIFBSMAC

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

12,568

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

85%

Acceptance

58%

Graduation

81%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Western Michigan is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the MAC, located in Kalamazoo, MI. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Western Michigan, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

58%

Acceptance

85%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,108

Retention

81%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$45,356

Coaching Staff57 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Western Michigan Athletics

Western Michigan is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Kalamazoo, MI, competing in the MAC. With an enrollment of 12,568 students, Western Michigan offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Western Michigan with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Western Michigan is 3.3. The school maintains a 58% graduation rate.

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