Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA • public • Division II | Great Northwest Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Small)

Student Population

Undergrad: 15,031 • Total: 16,137

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Address

Bellingham, WA
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Website

wwu.edu/

Region

Far West

Carnegie Classification

M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 6,427 (42.8%) • Female: 8,604 (57.2%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

91.3%

13,005 admitted from 14,243 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 570-690
Math: 540-660
Total: 1110-1350

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

23-29

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$70

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/1/2025
RD:	2026-01-31

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

80.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$14,054

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$33,179

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $8,240
Out-of-state: $27,365

Room & Board

$1,224

Books & Supplies

$4,590

Students Receiving Pell Grants

21%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division II

Conference

Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (4)

Basketball Golf Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Rowing Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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