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Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington

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Overview

Enrollment

15,125
Western Washington University overview
Location Bellingham, Washington
Online wwu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Western Washington University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Bellingham, Washington, Western Washington University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,580 prospective students applied, and 10,167 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,874 enrolled in the school.  13,261 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,864 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,572 plus fees of $1,131. Western Washington University is ranked 360 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Western Washington University is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Western Washington University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1090/1310
ACT 22/29
GPA 3.46

Applications Accepted

96.1% 
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Applications Due Jan 31, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Washington Resident Tuition

$7,572
In State Costs for Western Washington University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,011
Other Fees$1,131
Room and Board $13,080
Budget for Other Expenses$3,840
Total One Year Cost$26,634

Out of State Resident Tuition

$24,799
Out of State Costs for Western Washington University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,011
Other Fees$1,131
Room and Board $13,080
Budget for Other Expenses$3,840
Total One Year Cost$43,861

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

73% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Western Washington University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 13%
Social Sciences 13%
English and Literature 8%
Visual and Performing Arts 6%
Psychology 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237011 IPEDS survey data for Western Washington University.

Current students may use the Western Washington University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.