Western Washington University
Western Washington University is a public institution located in the coastal city of Bellingham. WWU offers more than 160 academic programs on the campus, which is surrounding by 6 miles of trails for students to explore. The university was named a top national producer of Fullbright Scholarship winners for the 2016-2017 school year, as well as consistently ranked among the best values in the nation. Western is committed to sustainability and recycles thousands of pounds of material daily at the AS Recycle Center, which students can also learn more about through the several sustainability programs WWU offers.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1, 2019 | December 31, 2019 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 31, 2020 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | January 1, 2020 |
Admitted Student Stats
31%
Submitting ACT
82%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1190
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
15,915
Total Number of Undergrads
14,968
Classroom Sizes
0
100
40%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
71%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,121
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $23,535
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$11,466
|
| Books and Supplies | $924
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,500
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,427
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,932
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,161
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$206
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
230
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
25%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mr. Viking
School Colors
navy blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Seattle
Bellingham
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,600
What Students Are Saying
3.63
Average Rating
beautiful campus full of friendly, welcoming people. a diverse amount of academic programs with excellence in many. in the middle of an awesome town with many attractions and places to go.
Kyle from Shoreline, WA
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