87%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 9,751 |
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| Declined | + 1,373 |
| Total Received | 11,124 |
| SAT | 4947 |
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| ACT | 4490 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Northwest University | Kirkland, WA |
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Western Washington University, founded in 1893, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 223-acre campus is located in Bellingham, Washington.
| Public/private | Public |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 16,121 |
| Established in | 1893 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • 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) |
223-acre campus in Bellingham (population: 89,045), 60 miles from Vancouver and 90 miles from Seattle; branch campuses in Bremerton, Everett, Oak Harbor, Port Angeles, and Seattle. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
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| Application fee | $60 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | January 31 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
87%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 9,751 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 1,373 |
| Total Received | 11,124 |
Secondary school record
Essay
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
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Cezar Mesquita
Director of Admissions
P: 360 650-3440
F: 360 650-7369
admit@wwu.edu
93%
$16,294
| Tuition | $7,038 |
| Room & board | $11,466 |
| Additional fees | $1,094 |
| Books & supplies | $924 |
| Total | $20,522 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $16,294 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $4,228 |
Need-based
| Federal | $17,915,066 |
| State | $19,145,672 |
| Institutional | $5,130,705 |
| Other external | $2,100,657 |
| Total | $44,292,100 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | $28,274 |
| State | $90,252 |
| Institutional | $803,416 |
| Other external | $1,398,767 |
| Total | $2,320,709 |
|---|
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FAFSA
Institution's own financial aid form
P: 360 650-3470
F: 360 650-7291
financialaid@wwu.edu
Clara Capron
Assistant Vice President, Enrollment/Student Services
clara.capron@wwu.edu
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basketball, flag football, golf, pickleball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball
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77%
Transfer applicants accepted
61%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required 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 |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 29 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Japan Saudi Arabia Taiwan Viet Nam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Casey B. Egger
International and Transfer Student Admissions Counselor
360 650-4764
casey.egger@wwu.edu
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