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Western Washington University

Western Washington State College

Bellingham, Washington 98225-9008

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Western Washington University is a public urban institution in Bellingham, Washington. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1235.

A large campus of 13.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,569 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,680.

Established
1893
Motto
"Make Waves"
Mascot
Victor E. Viking
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II
Division
Division II

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91%Acceptance
1235SAT Avg
13,574Students
17:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$62,569Earnings 10yr
$18,680Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Western Washington University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1235

Reading & WritingMid: 615
570690
MathMid: 585
540660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1235

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,286
Tuition (out-of-state)$27,853
Room & Board$14,915
Books & Supplies$1,176
Total Cost of Attendance$28,305
Average Net Price$18,680
Median Debt at Graduation$18,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,416
$30–48K$12,741
$48–75K$16,177
$75–110K$21,581
$110K+$25,698

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,680

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

71.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

103

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (117)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
13,574
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 2%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 6%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.5%
Freshman Retention79.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,272
8 Years$53,473
10 Years$62,569

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,600
Men
$60,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#18
Washington Monthly
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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