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Western Michigan University (WMU) · Kalamazoo, Michigan · Public university

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NCAA IMid-American Conference
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Acceptance rate85%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate58%finish within six years
Undergraduates16,744Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty16 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Western Michigan University Football coaches

Coaches at Western Michigan University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Lance TaylorHead Coach
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Darren PaigeAssistant Head Coach - Running Backs
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Paige RobbinsChief of Staff & Assistant to Head Coach
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Athletics

The program

Where Western Michigan University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Mid-American Conference
Program level
Popular
Athletics site
wmubroncos.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Neither Required nor Recommended.

SATMiddle 50%: 990–1220
ACTMiddle 50%: 19–27

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Popular majors

AccountingActingAdvertisingAeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, GeneralAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, GeneralAmerican Government and Politics (United States)Anthropology, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
16 : 1
Graduation rate
58% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Michigan residents$15,861
Out-of-state tuition$19,826
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$17,331
Campus

Where it is

Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.

Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
wmich.edu
Overview

About Western Michigan University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Lance Taylor, the Head Coach, leads the Western Michigan University Football staff of 30 coaches, verified June 2026. Western Michigan University (WMU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Mid-American Conference. Western Michigan University is a large public school in Kalamazoo, Michigan with 16,744 undergraduates, a 85% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,331 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Western Michigan University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Lance Taylor, the Head Coach and Darren Paige, the Assistant Head Coach - Running Backs. Western Michigan University has 30 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Lance can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Western Michigan University typically score 990 – 1220 on the SAT and 19 – 27 on the ACT, and testing is neither required nor recommended. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Western Michigan University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Western Michigan University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Western Michigan University D1?

Yes. Western Michigan University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Mid-American Conference.

Is Western Michigan University public or private?

Western Michigan University is a public school in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

What conference is Western Michigan University Football in?

The Mid-American Conference.

Does Western Michigan University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

Western Michigan University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Western Michigan University Football have?

30 coaches, led by Lance Taylor, the Head Coach.

How much does Western Michigan University cost?

In-state tuition is $15,861 and out-of-state tuition is $19,826 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,331.

What is the Western Michigan University acceptance rate?

85% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Western Michigan University?

Admitted students typically score 990 – 1220 on the SAT and 19 – 27 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Western Michigan University Football coaches?

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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026