Western Washington Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.25%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1280. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,582
- Out-of-State Tuition: $28,707
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Western Washington:
- Total Enrollment: 14,710, including 226 online students
- 13,752 Undergraduate, 958 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.8% men, 57.2% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 65%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 156 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 30 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Western Washington Overview
Western Washington University (Western Washington) is a four-year, public school located in Bellingham, WA. Western Washington University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Western Washington's tuition & fees is $9,582 for Washington residents and $28,707 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 58% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,066.
The school has a total enrollment of 14,710 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
Western Washington's acceptance rate is 93.25% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.94%. The median SAT score is 1280 and the ACT score is 28.
Western Washington ranked 4th in Washington Colleges rankings. Western Washington University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Western Washington University is $9,582 for in-state students and $28,707 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,878 for in-state students and $27,389 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,887 for Washington residents and $29,587 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,313 for Washington residents and $28,229 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,582 | $28,707 |
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| Graduate | $13,878 | $27,389 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,887 | $29,587 |
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| Graduate | $14,313 | $28,229 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Western Washington University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Western Washington
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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