Applying to Western Washington University
The acceptance rate at Western Washington University was 90.38% - 10,513 students were applied and 9,502 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into the school. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 33% where 3,116 out of 9,502 admitted students were enrolled.
The average SAT score is 1,170 and the ACT score is 25 at the school.
Below tables and charts analyze the admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and statistics
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Admissions Information
The application fee is $60 for applying undergraduate school and $100 for graduate school at Western Washington University. Next table presents general admission information.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $100 |
| Admission Information | www.admissions.wwu.edu |
| Online Application | www.admissions.wwu.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1 Year Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate |
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 90.38% and the yield is 32.79%. 4,137 men and 6,376 women applied to Western Washington University and 3,695 men and 5,807 women students were accepted. Among them, 1,280 men and 1,836 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2019).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 10,513 | 4,137 | 6,376 |
| Admitted | 9,502 | 3,695 | 5,807 |
| Enrolled | 3,116 | 1,280 | 1,836 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90.38% | 89.32% | 91.08% |
| Yield | 32.79% | 34.64% | 31.62% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For the academic year 2019-2020, 2,644 students (85% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 777 students (25%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 650 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math score is 630 (75th) and 520 (25th). The submitted ACT composite score is 28 (75th percentile) and 22 (25th percentile).
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 30 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Western Washington University are competitive and high when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,080, ACT: 61 - Public Master's College and University (larger programs)).
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.The school recommends to submit High School GPA and High School Rank. The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western Washington University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
