Western Washington University
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Bellingham, Washington |
| Online | wwu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| 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 11,124 prospective students applied, and 9,751 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,147 enrolled in the school. 14,619 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,502 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $7,038 plus fees of $1,088. Western Washington University is ranked 415 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1280 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $924 |
| Other Fees | $1,088 |
| Room and Board | $11,466 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,561 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,077 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $924 |
| Other Fees | $1,088 |
| Room and Board | $11,466 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,561 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,491 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| O |
University of OregonEugene, Oregon |
Reviews
Student and Parent Reviews
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Mar 6, 2020
J******a from 98112
Wonderful university near Canada. Plenty of outdoors to explore and rich campus and college experience. Highly recommend
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May 18, 2018
I****** from 98225
Very friendly students and faculty. A big emphasis on open-mindedness and inclusiveness. CS program is not language-based, so a CS training is applicable to a lot more positions.
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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.
