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Western Washington University

Public, 4-year

516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9008

(360) 650-3000

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Quick Facts

13,574

Total Enrollment

91%

Acceptance Rate

66%

Graduation Rate

$45,272

Median Earnings (6yr)

$9,286

In-State Tuition

$18,680

Avg Net Price

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1235

Avg SAT Score

About Western Washington University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 10,000 - 19,999

Location

Address 516 High Street
City Bellingham, WA
ZIP Code 98225-9008
County Whatcom County

President/Chief Administrator: Sabah Randhawa (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 12%
Social Sciences 10%
Psychology 7%
Education 7%
Visual/Performing Arts 6%
English 6%
Biology 6%
Computer Science 5%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 13,574

Student Demographics

Male 42%
Female 58%
White 69%
Black 2%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 6%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 570 640 690
SAT Math 540 590 660
ACT Composite 23 26 29

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $9,286
Out-of-State Tuition $27,853

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 21%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $11,416
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,741
$48,001 - $75,000 $16,177
$75,001 - $110,000 $21,581
$110,001+ $25,698

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$45,272

6 Years After

$53,473

8 Years After

$62,569

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $28,084  |  75th percentile: $64,682

Earnings by Family Income Background

$44,196

Low Income

$45,376

Middle Income

$46,010

High Income

Student Outcomes

80%

Full-Time Retention

49%

Part-Time Retention

66%

Graduation Rate