Western Michigan University Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: No

Western Michigan University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, the university does not allow self-reporting of scores, which means that students cannot submit their test scores informally; official scores must be sent directly from testing agencies. Approximately 54% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while only 4.6% choose to submit ACT scores, indicating that the majority of students are opting for the SAT.