Western Washington University is a four-year, public school located in Bellingham, WA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.

The Western Washington's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,286 for Washington residents and $27,853 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,787.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 14,747 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

Western Washington's acceptance rate is 91.31% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.48%. The median SAT scores is 1230 and the ACT socre is 26.

Western Washington ranked 4th in Washington Colleges rankings. Western Washington University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Western Washington University is $9,286 for in-state students and $27,853 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $13,456 for in-state students and $26,574 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,616 for Washington residents and $28,869 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,968 for Washington residents and $27,544 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,286$27,853
Graduate$13,456$26,574
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,616$28,869
Graduate$13,968$27,544

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »91.31% Acceptance Rate / 24.48% Yield
Test Scores »1,230 SAT / 26 ACT
Graduation Rate »65%
Retention Rate77%(full-time), 64% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »14,747 (13,801 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$8,787

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Western Washington University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Western Washington
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Western Washington University Directory Information

Address516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
Phone360-650-3000
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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