Western Washington University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #967 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #293 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #262 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 4 | In Bellingham |
| #190 of 1,014 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 102 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 14,019
- Graduates
- 1,106
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wwu.edu
Western Washington University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Western Washington University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 28% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 10,580 | 3,988 | 6,592 |
| Admissions | 10,167 | 3,814 | 6,353 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,813 | 1,149 | 1,664 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 61 | 23 | 38 |
827 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
225 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
468 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Western Washington University are 1090-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
93 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Western Washington University are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 10313 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1596 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 1414 (9%) |
| Asian | 963 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 322 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 281 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 148 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 20 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,112
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,572 | $11,359 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,572 | $11,359 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,799 | $23,606 |
| Fee in-district | $1,131 | $1,131 |
| Fee in-state | $1,131 | $1,131 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,131 | $1,131 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,985 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,079 |
| Room charge | $7,852 |
| Meal charge | $4,185 |
Western Washington University majors
Western Washington University has granted 3,476 bachelor's degrees across 98 programs, 272 master's across 25 programs, and 5 doctorate degrees in Audiology/Audiologist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Washington University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 224 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 122 | 16 | |
| Environmental Science | 125 | 8 | |
| Sociology, General | 126 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 106 | 12 | |
| Creative Writing | 110 | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 89 | 26 | |
| Human Services, General | 105 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 105 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 104 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 97 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 92 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 87 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 83 | ||
| Accounting | 78 | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 80 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 67 | 7 | |
| History, General | 72 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 58 | 11 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 64 | 4 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 64 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 56 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 56 | ||
| Journalism | 56 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 45 | 8 | |
| Anthropology, General | 49 | 1 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 49 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 49 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 49 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 33 | 15 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 48 | ||
| Finance, General | 43 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 42 | ||
| Linguistics | 42 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 40 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 28 | 10 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 38 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 36 | ||
| Economics, General | 35 | ||
| Neuroscience | 35 | ||
| Economics, Other | 34 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 32 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 32 | ||
| Biochemistry | 30 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 29 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 27 | ||
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 26 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 22 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 22 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 21 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 21 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 20 | ||
| Philosophy | 20 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 19 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 18 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Geography | 17 | ||
| Archeology | 15 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 12 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | 3 | |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Anthropology, Other | 11 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 11 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 10 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 10 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| Comparative Psychology | 8 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 8 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 6 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 6 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 5 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Energy and Environmental Policy | 5 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 5 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 4 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 3 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 | ||
| Journalism, Other | 3 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Canadian Studies | 1 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 1 | ||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,476 | 272 | 5 |
Western Washington University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 65% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Washington University has published 8,730 scientific papers with 191,225 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Sociology, Law, Physics, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 83 | 504 |
| 1991 | 71 | 505 |
| 1992 | 89 | 527 |
| 1993 | 89 | 533 |
| 1994 | 77 | 635 |
| 1995 | 88 | 604 |
| 1996 | 119 | 794 |
| 1997 | 122 | 711 |
| 1998 | 108 | 892 |
| 1999 | 128 | 949 |
| 2000 | 145 | 1128 |
| 2001 | 134 | 1321 |
| 2002 | 179 | 1775 |
| 2003 | 187 | 2138 |
| 2004 | 151 | 2331 |
| 2005 | 169 | 2797 |
| 2006 | 198 | 2983 |
| 2007 | 230 | 3807 |
| 2008 | 246 | 4396 |
| 2009 | 247 | 5121 |
| 2010 | 319 | 5592 |
| 2011 | 293 | 6115 |
| 2012 | 289 | 7133 |
| 2013 | 299 | 7967 |
| 2014 | 306 | 8502 |
| 2015 | 383 | 9106 |
| 2016 | 393 | 9792 |
| 2017 | 395 | 10956 |
| 2018 | 362 | 11897 |
| 2019 | 394 | 13736 |
| 2020 | 448 | 16391 |
| 2021 | 464 | 19797 |
| 2022 | 355 | 17443 |
Western Washington University alumni
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Ben Gibbard
- Enrolled in Western Washington University
- Studied engineering
- Occupations
- composerfilm actorsingerguitaristsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Benjamin Gibbard is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie, with whom he has recorded ten studio albums, and as a member of the indie pop band The Postal Service. Gibbard released his debut solo album, Former Lives, in 2012, and a collaborative studio album, One Fast Move or I'm Gone (2009) with Jay Farrar.
-
Carrie Brownstein
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormusicianguitaristtelevision actor
- Biography
-
Carrie Rachel Brownstein is an American musician, actress, writer, director, and comedian. She first came to prominence as a member of the band Excuse 17 before forming the rock trio Sleater-Kinney. During a long hiatus from Sleater-Kinney, she formed the group Wild Flag. During this period, Brownstein wrote and appeared in a series of comedy sketches alongside Saturday Night Live alumnus Fred Armisen which were developed into the satirical comedy TV series Portlandia. The series went on to win Emmy and Peabody Awards. Sleater-Kinney eventually reunited; as of 2015, Brownstein was touring with the band as well as in support of her new memoir.
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Mike Duncan
- Occupations
- historianpodcaster
- Biography
-
Michael William Duncan is an American political history podcaster and author. A self-described "complete history geek", his love for history grew from an interest in ancient civilizations as a child, with a particular affinity for Roman history. After not finding any Roman history podcasts in 2007, Duncan began The History of Rome, a narrative podcast chronicling events from the founding of Rome until the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. The podcast concluded in 2012. A year later he began Revolutions, which ran for ten seasons over the course of nine years, covering the American, French, and Russian revolutions, among others. The series' main narrative ended in July 2022.
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Laurence J. Peter
- Occupations
- pedagogueteacherpsychologistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Laurence Johnston Peter was a Canadian educator and "hierarchiologist" who is best known to the general public for the formulation of the Peter principle.
General info
| Alternative names | Western Washington State College WWU Western Washington College of Education |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Motto | Make Waves |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to June. Also Summer Sessions (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,878 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 516 High Street Bellingham, Washington, 98225-9008 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 91,000 |
| Phone | 3606503000 |