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Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA β€’ public β€’ II | Great Northwest Athletic Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small)
Student Population
Undergrad: 15,031 β€’ Total: 16,137
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Address
Website
Region
Far West
Carnegie Classification
M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 6,427 (42.8%) β€’ 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
β€”
Application Fee
$70
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/1/2025
RD: 2026-01-31

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
65.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
42.0%
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
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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Common questions about Western Washington University

What is Western Washington University's acceptance rate?
Western Washington University accepts 91% of applicants, from 14,243 applications.
How much does Western Washington University cost?
Tuition and fees are $8,240 in-state and $27,365 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for Western Washington University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 23 and 29 on the ACT.
What is Western Washington University's graduation rate?
66% of students graduate within six years.