Western Washington University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

91.3%

Acceptance Rate

13,574

Undergrads

$18,680

Net Price / Year

65.5%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Western Washington University

Western Washington University is a public 4-year institution located in Bellingham, WA. The school enrolls approximately 14,710 students. With an acceptance rate of 91.3%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 14,710

Men 6,292

Women 8,418

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 20.8%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 79%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... American Psychological Association,... Commission on English Language... Northwest Commission on Colleges and... American Speech-Language-Hearing... American Speech-Language-Hearing...

Admissions Data

91.3%

Acceptance Rate

14,115

Applications

3,019

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

590

710

SAT Math

560

680

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	14,115	13,162	3,019	93.2%
2022	11,864	10,997	3,223	92.7%
2020	10,219	9,556	2,494	93.5%
2018	11,124	9,751	3,147	87.7%
2016	10,519	8,743	2,888	83.1%

Costs & Financial Aid

$18,680

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

20.8%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

65.5%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	272	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	203	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	155	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	145	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	133	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	128	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	122	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	115	N/A	N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.	106	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	103	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	90	N/A	N/A
Human Services, General.	90	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	89	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	89	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	85	N/A	N/A
Economics.	82	N/A	N/A
History.	79	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	77	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	71	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	70	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	69	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	68	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	66	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	66	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	65	N/A	N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.	64	N/A	N/A
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.	62	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	58	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	57	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	55	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	55	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	54	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	46	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	46	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	44	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	42	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.	40	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	39	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	37	N/A	N/A
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.	33	N/A	N/A
International Business.	32	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	30	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	30	N/A	N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.	28	N/A	N/A
Manufacturing Engineering.	27	N/A	N/A
Music.	26	N/A	N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.	25	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	24	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	23	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	22	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$8,194,478

Total Athletics Expenses

$8,194,478

Total Athletics Revenue

292

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	28	$1,921,416	$1,921,416	N/A
Soccer	Coed	60	$1,180,785	$1,180,785	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	300	$827,387	$827,387	N/A
Volleyball	Women	19	$720,278	$720,278	N/A
Softball	Women	23	$639,348	$639,348	N/A
Rowing	Women	26	$469,136	$469,136	N/A
Golf	Coed	18	$413,840	$413,840	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	94
Motor Vehicle Theft	48
Burglary	32
Fondling	19
Arson	5
Statutory Rape	4
Aggravated Assault	3
Robbery	2