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Information Summary
Ranks 312th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 12,647 |
| Total Enrollment | 14,247 |
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Bellingham, WA
| Total Population | 42,414 (42,414 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 17,809 (2.13 people per house) |
| Families | 7,813 (2.76 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 610 |
| Pop. — Asian | 2,103 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 182 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,172 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 38,589 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,158 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Western Washington University?
Ranks 912th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,356 | $4,356 | $14,904 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $646 | $646 | $646 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $145 | $145 | $497 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,961 | $5,961 | $16,197 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $646 | $646 | $646 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $199 | $199 | $540 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $15,795 | $15,795 | $26,343 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,862 | $15,862 | $26,410 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $11,638 | $11,638 | $22,186 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,452  $5,002 |
$4,452  $5,002 |
$13,839  $15,550 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $780  $924 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,242  $6,785 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,408  $3,084 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,273  $6,852 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,408  $3,084 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,691  $5,712 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 8,025 (3,432 male / 4,593 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 5,963 (2,402 male / 3,561 female) |
| Admission rate | 74% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,428 (1,030 male / 1,398 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,406 (1,019 male / 1,387 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 22 (11 male / 11 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Western Washington University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Western Washington University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 468th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 23% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 27 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 457th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 95% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 500 / 610 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 510 / 610 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1010 / 1220 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,904 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $4,409 |
| Board Fee | $2,375 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,986 | 384 |  16% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,171 | 590 |  24% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,108 | 828 |  34% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,240 | 1,027 |  42% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,552 |  64% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Western Washington University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 36 | 43 | 79 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 157 | 164 | 321 |
Hispanic | 182 | 256 | 438 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 495 | 587 | 1,082 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 121 | 184 | 305 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,823 | 6,354 | 11,177 |
Race Unknown | 407 | 438 | 845 |
| Total | 6,221 | 8,026 | 14,247 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Western Washington University?
