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Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Open
- Average net price
- $19,963
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $64,305
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Western Washington University is a public college in Bellingham, WA with 13,544 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1289 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,963 per year ($12,600 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,305 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 14,243
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 13,005
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 25%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing590–710
200800
SAT Math560–680
200800
ACT Composite24–31
136
What Western Washington University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $30,422
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,924
- Out-of-state tuition
- $29,091
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,600
- $30–48k$13,630
- $48–75k$16,218
- $75–110k$21,324
- $110k+$27,935
Get a personal estimate with Western Washington University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $64,305
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $16,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 13,544
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 27%
- White69%
- Hispanic11%
- Black2%
- Asian6%
Western Washington University FAQ
What is Western Washington University's acceptance rate?+
Western Washington University admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Western Washington University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1289.
What ACT score do you need for Western Washington University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–31.
Is Western Washington University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Western Washington University?+
In Fall 2023, 14,243 students applied to Western Washington University and 13,005 were admitted; 3,184 enrolled.
Does Western Washington University consider legacy status?+
No. Western Washington University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Western Washington University require an essay?+
Western Washington University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Western Washington University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $30,422 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,963.
What is Western Washington University's graduation rate?+
61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 237011 · How we use this data
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