Bachelor of Actuarial Sciences at Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

United States of America, Aberdeen

University Rank:#1201

The Actuarial Sciences at Western Michigan University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 30, 2027.

About Bachelor of Actuarial Sciences

The profession of an actuary is rewarding and consistently rated among the top of all professionals by U.S. News and World Report. Interested students should check out the website www.beanactuary.org maintained by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).

The Actuarial Sciences Minor is intended for majors in either mathematics (applied or general) or statistics. Students may elect this minor if their major program includes at least three semesters of calculus, including multivariate calculus (e.g., MATH 1220-1230-2720 or MATH 1700-1710-2720), a course in linear algebra (e.g. MATH 2300 or 3740), and a calculus-based sequence in probability and statistics (e.g., STAT 3620-3640). Students with other majors, for example, economics or engineering, may still elect this minor if they take the above courses.

Students interested in the Actuarial Sciences Minor may plan their program using the information below. Approval from an actuarial sciences advisor in either the Department of Mathematics or the Department of Statistics is required.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Actuarial Sciences at Western Michigan University

Entry Requirements

Copy of passport identification page
Proof of English language proficiency*

Transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.* Unofficial transcripts and other academic documents are acceptable for admission decision-making. Uploaded documents will show as received only AFTER an admissions counselor has completed the evaluation.

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) may accept credential evaluation reports from certain credential evaluation services to make admission decision at Western Michigan University for undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Although it is not required, we strongly encourage submission of evaluation reports to expedite application processing and decision-making. Admitted and enrolled students are required to send your official high school or university transcripts and proof of degree before the beginning of the second semester of your studies.

Following are the evaluation agencies that you may use to get your transcripts evaluated:

World Education Services: www.wes.org

Educational Credential Evaluators: www.ece.org

Academic Evaluation Services: www.academicevaluations.org

Global Credential Evaluators: www.gceus.com

Spantran: The Evaluation Company: www.spantran.com

$100 non-refundable application fee
Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance. Proof of sufficient funds is a bank statement in your own name for cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your own name, then additionally provide a letter signed by your financial sponsor indicating that they will pay your cost of attendance.

*Official documents are those sent directly to International & Student Scholar Services (I3S) from the issuing institution or testing agency. Hand-carried transcripts will be accepted if in a sealed envelope from the institution. Documents sent by the student cannot be accepted as official.

If any documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Actuarial Sciences at Western Michigan University

Application Fee 100

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Bachelor of Actuarial Sciences at Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

United States of America, Aberdeen