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Western Washington University

Acceptance Rate 92.69 %
SAT Average 1,250
Tuition & Fees $27,853
($9,286)
Student Population 14,747
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,787

Academic Overview

Western Washington University Campus, Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University is a public, four-years institute located in Bellingham, Washington. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $9,286 for Washington residents and $27,853 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,456 for Washington residents and $26,574 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 14,747 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 92.69% and the graduation rate is 65% last year.
The salary after graduation from Western Washington University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $50,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Western Washington's tuition & fees is $9,286 for Washington residents and $27,853 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $13,456 for in-state students and $26,574 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Washington ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,286$27,853
Graduate$13,456$26,574
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Western Washington. The acceptance rate of Western Washington is 92.69% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.31%. The average graduation rate is 65% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,787 and 61% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 14,747 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Western Washington University is 92.69 %.
Acceptance Rate
92.69%
Graduation Rate for Western Washington University is 65 %
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate for Western Washington University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Western Washington University is 14,747
Student Population
14,747
Student to Faculty Ratio for Western Washington University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,787 at Western Washington University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,787

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
Phone360-650-3000
WEBwwu.edu/
Admissionadmissions.wwu.edu/
Online Applicationadmissions.wwu.edu/apply
Financial Aidfinaid.wwu.edu/
Net Price Calculatortcc.ruffalonl.com/Western Washington University/Freshman-Students
Veterans Tuitionwwu.edu/veteranservices/
Athletichttps://web1.ncaa.org/app_data/inst2015/1448.pdf
Disability Servicewwu.edu/drs/

Offered Degrees

Western Washington offers 247 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1731
Master's541
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate111
Post-Bachelor's Certificate50
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Washington University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:4,196)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Western Washington University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges