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Tuition

$9,855

$20,202

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,799
Declined + 1,992
Total Received 9,791
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Public

13,902

undergraduate students

931

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

45%

55%

male

female

1  :  21

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
7%
600-699
28%
500-599
45%
400-499
18%
300-399
2%
700-800
4%
600-699
29%
500-599
48%
400-499
18%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
13%
24-29
48%
18-23
37%
12-17
2%
30-36
20%
24-29
39%
18-23
36%
12-17
5%
30-36
9%
24-29
53%
18-23
33%
12-17
5%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Social Sciences
  2. Business/Marketing
  3. English
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School Facts

Western Washington University, founded in 1893, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 195-acre campus is located in Bellingham, in the northwest corner of the state, 20 miles from Vancouver, British Columbia.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 14,833
Established in 1893
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association)
NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities)

Codes

SAT 4947
ACT 4490

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Bellingham, WA

195-acre campus in Bellingham (population: 80,055), 60 miles from Vancouver and 90 miles from Seattle; branch campuses in Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Oak Harbor, Port Angeles, and Seattle. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Seattle. Public transportation serves campus.

Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
29%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
23%
Top 1/4
55%
Top 1/2
89%
Bottom 1/2
11%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
7%
600-699
28%
500-599
45%
400-499
18%
300-399
2%
700-800
4%
600-699
29%
500-599
48%
400-499
18%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
13%
24-29
48%
18-23
37%
12-17
2%
30-36
20%
24-29
39%
18-23
36%
12-17
5%
30-36
9%
24-29
53%
18-23
33%
12-17
5%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Common application accepted no
Application deadline March 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Moderately Selective

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,799
Declined + 1,992
Total Received 9,791

Admissions Contact

Clara Capron
Director of Financial Aid/Acting Director of Admissions
P: 360 650-3440
F: 360 650-7369
admit@cc.wwu.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,503
Additional fees 1,302
Books & supplies 1,050
Total $9,855
Average Financial Aid - 13,469
Total with Avg. Aid $-3,614

Financial Aid

85%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$13,469

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $15,529,082
State $15,704,277
Institutional $3,926,423
Other external $1,728,949
Total $36,888,731

Non-need-based

Federal $140,700
State $27,594
Institutional $532,218
Other external $929,674
Total $1,630,186

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 360 650-3470
F: 360 650-7291
financialaid@wwu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Clara Capron
Director of Financial Aid/Acting Director of Admissions
clara.capron@wwu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
golf
ice hockey
soccer
softball
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Northwest Athletic Conference (Division II)
Mascot
Mr. Viking
School colors
navy blue and white

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Club Sports - Men's

Baseball, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Judo, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Snowboarding, Swimming, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Skiing

Club Sports - Women's

Fencing, Ice Hockey, Judo, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Snowboarding, Swimming, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Water Polo, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Skiing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Golf, Pickleball, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Lynda Goodrich (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Carmen Dolfo (women's)
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Accounting/Computer Science
Adult Education
American Cultural Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art Education
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology/Mathematics
Biopsychology
Business Administration
Canadian-American Studies
Chemistry
Chemistry/Mathematics
Communication
Communication Science/Disorders
Communication Sciences/Disorders
Community Health
Computer Science
Dance
East Asian Studies
Economics
Economics/Mathematics
Electronics Engineering Technology
Elementary Education
Engineering Technology
English
Environmental Education
Environmental Science
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Studies
Exceptional Child Education
Exercise/Sport Science
Financial Economics
French
General Studies
Geography
Geology
German
History
Human Movement/Performance
Human Services
Humanities
Individualized Program
Industrial Design
Industrial Technology
Journalism
Linguistics
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Manufacturing/Supply Chain Management
Marine/Estuarine Science
Mathematics
Mathematics/Computer Science
Mental Health/Counseling
Music
Music Education
Natural Sciences
Natural Sciences/Science Education
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Planning/Environmental Policy
Plastics Engineering Technology
Political Science
Psychology
Reading Education
Recreation
Rehabilitation Counseling
School Administration
School Counselor
Science Education
Secondary Education
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Student Designed Major
Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education
Student-/Faculty-Designed Major
Studio Art
Technology Education
Theatre
Theatre Arts

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Social Sciences
  2. Business/Marketing
  3. English

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy

14,833

total students

91%

9%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

94%

13,902
students

Female
55%
7,646

Male
45%
6,256

Graduate

6%

931
students

Female
62%
579

Male
38%
352

undergraduateFull-time

92%

12,860
students

Female
56%
7,149

Male
44%
5,711

undergraduatePart-time

8%

1,042
students

Female
48%
497

Male
52%
545

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
75%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

69%

Transfer applicants accepted

57%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: April 1

Winter: October 15

Spring: January 15

Summer: April 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

135

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

quarter hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 26
Countries most often represented Canada
France
Hong Kong
Japan
Taiwan
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Richard Bruce
Assistant Director, International Programs and Exchanges
360 650-6517
richard.bruce@wwu.edu

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