Western Michigan University
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Global #715
United States of America #187
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1903
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 18,266 students
- Faculty
- 2.721
- Endowment
- $494.7M
- Website
- https://wmich.edu
About
Western Michigan University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1903. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 18K students, an endowment of $494.7M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #1201 · Ranked | — |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #715 · Ranked | 80,70 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
264
h-index
863,813
Citations
31,304
Publications
15,741
i10-index
1,89
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
Related Universities
Frequently Asked Questions
Western Michigan University is ranked #715 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #187 position.
Western Michigan University was founded in 1903, making it 123 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.
Western Michigan University has a student body of approximately 18,266 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 6:1.
Western Michigan University has produced 31,304 research publications with 863,813 total citations and an h-index of 264, according to OpenAlex data.
Western Michigan University has an endowment of approximately $494.7M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.