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| Location | Bellingham, Washington |
| Online | wwu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| 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.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Western Washington University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#360 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#113 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Washington
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Washington
#477 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1310 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.