June 2026

AI Index Report

Western Michigan University

AIS
66.3
National rank
#260
State rank
#6
Programs
128

Ranks 6th in Michigan

  1. 4University of Michigan-Dearborn68.6
  2. 5Grand Valley State University68.2
  3. 6Western Michigan University66.3
  4. 7Oakland University64.1
  5. 8Kettering University64

National Vs State Performance

How does Western Michigan University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?

National Rank Over Time

Western Michigan University

National rank

#260

June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Ranked by AI Index

Across the U.S.

Western Michigan University and the institutions ranked either side of it

  1. 261Wichita State University66.3
  2. 258Northern Arizona University66.4
  3. 262Drake University66.2
  4. 260Western Michigan University66.3
  5. 259University of San Francisco66.3

Top Programs By State

Where AI recommends Western Michigan University, and which of its programs come up in each state.

Most Recommended Programs By State

Western Michigan University

Share of voice
LowerHigher
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Home state: Michigan

13.3%

share of voice in Michigan, ranked #22

Strongest states

  1. #1Michigan13.3%
  2. #2Vermont0.4%
  3. #3Rhode Island0.4%
  4. #4Montana0.4%
  5. #5South Dakota0.4%
  6. #6Wisconsin0.4%

Top programs in MI

  1. #1Health Science7.5%
  2. #2Social Work5.6%
  3. #3Elementary Education4.9%
  4. #4Engineering4.1%

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Top AI Search Competitors

Who is Western Michigan University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for

Rank

Competitor

Competing in

Share

  1. 1
    Fordham University
    Behavioral Psychology5%
  2. 2
    Pepperdine University
    Behavioral Psychology5%
  3. 3
    University of Texas at Austin
    Behavioral Psychology5%
  4. 4
    Carnegie Mellon University
    Behavioral Psychology5%
  5. 5
    Westfield State University
    Elementary Education5%
  6. 6
    University of North Dakota
    Elementary Education5%

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Top Programs By Degree Level

What programs is AI recommending and who is Western Michigan University competing with?

Your top competitors in

Health Science, Doctoral

Schools competing in AI Search for the same program

  1. #260Pace University0%
  2. #261University of Miami0%
  3. #262Western Michigan University0%
  4. #263Stony Brook University School of Nursing0%
  5. #264University of Georgia Department of Kinesiology0%

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Prompts Visibility

The individual prompts Western Michigan University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.

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AI Citations

Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Western Michigan University.

Most frequently cited pages

The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Western Michigan University is mentioned

  1. 1

    wmich.edu

    Trauma Specialization | School of Social Work | Western Michigan University

    7.6%40 citations
  2. 2

    wmich.edu

    Counseling Psychology, Accelerated MA | Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology | Western Michigan University

    4%21 citations
  3. 3

    wmich.edu

    150-Hour Requirement | Accountancy | Western Michigan University

    3.4%18 citations
  4. 4

    wmich.edu

    Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication | School of Communication | Western Michigan University

    2.3%12 citations
  5. 5

    wmich.edu

    Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations & Social Media Management | School of Communication | Western Michigan University

    2.1%11 citations

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Topics Coverage

What topics does AI cover when it talks about Western Michigan University?

Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Western Michigan University

  • Academic Support

    41.1%

    326 answers

  • Other

    35.7%

    283 answers

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

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