The College of Arts and Sciences represents the academic heart and liberal arts core of Â鶹´«Ã½ and provides a broad range of academic programs for Â鶹´«Ã½s. 

As the largest college at WMU, we:

  • Employ more than 300 full-time faculty members; an 11:1 faculty Â鶹´«Ã½ ratio.
  • Enroll more than 3,600 undergraduate majors and more than 1,000 graduate Â鶹´«Ã½s.
  • Offer more than 100 undergraduate majors and minors.
  • Offer 21 master's programs and 14 doctoral programs.
  • Oversee 25 departments and interdisciplinary programs.
  • Offer over 40 registered Â鶹´«Ã½ organizations.
  • Provide the foundation for the general education curriculum at WMU.
  • Teach approximately half of all Â鶹´«Ã½ credit hours at all WMU campuses.

Faculty of the college rank among the finest scholars and researchers at WMU, are among the best teachers and scholars anywhere in the nation.

Student learning and success is our top priority. Our Â鶹´«Ã½s are high achievers and have been recipients of the very competitive and distinguished Goldwater Fellowships and Fulbright awards.

State of the college

In the 2024 State of the College Address, Dean Carla Koretsky celebrated the accomplishments of faculty, Â鶹´«Ã½s, and staff and discussed the college's current state.

2024 State of the College Presentation

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