Western Washington University
Western Washington University is a public 4-year institution in Bellingham, WA. It enrolls about 14,651 students and admits roughly 91% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bellingham, WA 98225 |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Enrollment | 14,651 |
| Acceptance rate | 91% |
| Applicants / admitted | 14,243 / 13,005 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,286 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $27,853 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 66% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 80% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $22,096 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 570–690 |
| ACT middle 50% | 23–29 |
| Website | wwu.edu/ |
| Phone | 3606503000 |
Admissions
About 14,243 students applied and 13,005 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,184 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,286 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $27,853. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $22,096 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,416 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,741 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,177 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,581 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,698 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,071 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 66% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Western Washington University is in Bellingham, WA, Whatcom County. Its coordinates are 48.7378, -122.4857.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Western Washington University?
About 91% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 14,243 applicants.
How much does Western Washington University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,286 for in-state students and $27,853 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Western Washington University?
About 14,651 students are enrolled.