Western Washington University (WWU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,985
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Bellingham, Washington, WWU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. WWU operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that WWU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Western Washington University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

WWU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,703

Cost of attendance at Western Washington University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,930

Cost of attendance at Western Washington University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Western Washington University received on average $7,112 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,112

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	512	21%	$4,490	$2,298,818
Other Federal Grant	680	28%	$4,906	$3,336,298
State Grant/Scholarships	746	31%	$4,716	$3,518,330
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,765	73%	$4,115	$7,262,414
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,985	82%	$7,112	$14,117,042

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Washington University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Washington University students is 67.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.6%.

67.7%

asian 65.8% 160 students
African American 60.3% 38 students
white 69.4% 1,330 students
unknown 66.7% 14 students
hawaiian 60.0% 6 students
hispanic 62.1% 157 students
International Students 80.0% 8 students
Mixed Race 65.4% 168 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Western Washington University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Washington University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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