Western Washington University Admission Requirements

Acceptance Rate

How hard is it to get into Western Washington University and can I get accepted? The school has a 90% acceptance rate ranking it #15 in Washington for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 9,502 out of 10,513 applicants were admitted making Western Washington University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements.  Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 43 percent. Western Washington University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.

Test Requirements

You must submit admission test scores with your application. Western Washington University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Western Washington University?

Western Washington University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 49 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 950. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1170 out of 1600. The school ranks #7 in Washington for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 84 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Western Washington University?

Admission data indicates that Western Washington University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 19 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 25 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #7 in Washington for highest average ACT composite score. 26 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Western Washington University.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Western Washington University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Western Washington University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Western Washington University was 3.42 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in Washington for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.42 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Western Washington University accepts 90% of all applicants.

 What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

55% of Western Washington University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

Admission Statistics

Fall 2021 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Western Washington University is $60.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Western Washington University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted