Western Washington University: Ranking & Review
| Bellingham rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 248 | 796 Top 5% |
Western Washington University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 83% | 86% |
| Applicants | 11,244 | 4,483 | 6,761 |
| Admissions | 9,534 | 3,708 | 5,826 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 3,114 | 1,283 | 1,831 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 15,915 | 6,853 | 9,062 |
899 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
150 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 2,548 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 82% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 960 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 31% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $55. Application fee for graduates - $100.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Western Washington University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $23,555 | $38,067 |
| Off-campus | $23,555 | $38,067 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $10,971 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Western Washington University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 4,146 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $6,879 | $21,391 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $229 | $713 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $9,910 | $20,554 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $330 | $685 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 453 | 24 | 477 | |
| Social Sciences | 11 | 425 | 10 | 446 |
| Education | 49 | 198 | 118 | 365 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 251 | 251 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 192 | 40 | 232 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 195 | 14 | 209 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 188 | 13 | 201 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 195 | 2 | 197 | |
| Psychology | 185 | 7 | 192 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 12 | 153 | 13 | 178 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 168 | 7 | 175 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 160 | 160 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 114 | 16 | 130 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 116 | 116 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 105 | 7 | 112 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 105 | 105 | ||
| History | 77 | 10 | 87 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 61 | 12 | 73 | |
| Engineering | 54 | 54 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 22 | 22 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 12 | 12 | ||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 12 | 12 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 10 | 10 | ||
| Grand Total | 72 | 3,451 | 293 | 3,816 |
A total of 3,523 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Western Washington University.
At the master's level 293 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 65% | 72% |
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General info
| Alternative names | Western Washington State College WWU Western Washington College of Education |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Motto | Active Minds, Changing Lives |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic Calendar | Quarter |
| Total FTE staff | 1,878 |
| Instructional FTE | 746 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.wwu.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 516 High Street Bellingham, Washington, 98225-9008 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 81,000 |
| Phone | 3606503000 |
| Fax | +1 (360) 650 3022 |