Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Western Washington University
Western Washington University is a mid-sized, public institution in Bellingham, WA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 13,544 students. The acceptance rate is 93%. 65% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $62,569.
93%
Acceptance
$21,193
Net price
13,544
Enrollment
65%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
93%
Acceptance rate
1,289
SAT average
26
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$21,193
Average net price
$9,582
In-state tuition
$28,707
Out-of-state tuition
$15,747
Room & board
$1,224
Books & supplies
$30,359
Total cost of attendance
21%
Students receiving Pell grants
29%
Students with federal loans
$18,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$62,569
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,272
Median earnings (6 yrs)
65%
Graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
83%
Earn more than a HS grad
$13,138
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
13,544
Total enrollment
9%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
27%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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