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Western Washington University

Western Washington University is a large, public institution located in Bellingham, wa. Founded in 1893, Western Washington University offers undergraduate degrees in 151 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
13,752 undergraduates
$9,286 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Western Washington University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 93.3%
SAT score average 1289
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.43
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

January
31
136 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Western Washington University is known for one of its top majors: Natural Resources Conservation and Research. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Sociology
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,286
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,915
Books & supplies $1,176
Other expenses $4,590
Cost of attendance* $29,967
Average financial aid package $24,353
Estimated cost $5,614 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,853
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,915
Books & supplies $1,176
Other expenses $4,590
Cost of attendance* $48,534
Average financial aid package $24,353
Estimated cost $24,181 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Western Washington University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,752, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

14,710

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
69%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Western Washington University, students love their Intramurals. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
3606503000
wwu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Intramurals

Residence hall association

Associated students

Outdoor center

Ethnic student center

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Western Washington University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Western Washington University?

Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, wa.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Washington University? 

The acceptance rate for Western Washington University is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for Western Washington University?

The average high school GPA for Western Washington University students was 3.43.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Western Washington University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Western Washington University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $119,868.

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