Applying to Western Washington University
The acceptance ratio at Western Washington University was 90.00% - 10,513 students were applied and 9,462 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than national average) to get into the school. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 33% where 3,122 out of 9,462 admitted students were enrolled. The average SAT score is 1,170 and ACT score is 74 at the school. Below tables and charts analyze the admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics.
Western Washington University Admissions
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 academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 90.00% and yield is 33.00%. 4,137 men and 6,376 women applied to Western Washington University and 3,682 men and 5,802 women students were accepted. Among them, 1,289 men and 1,857 women were enrolled into the school (Fall 2019).
Following table and chart show the admission statistics including number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 10,513 | 4,137 | 6,376 |
| Admitted | 9,462 | 3,682 | 5,802 |
| Enrolled | 3,122 | 1,289 | 1,857 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 90.00% | 89.00% | 91.00% |
| Yield | 33.00% | 35.01% | 32.01% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For 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 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math score is 630 (75th) and 520 (25th). The submitted ACT score is 85 (75th percentile) and 85 (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
Western Washington University 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, High School Rank and High School Record (or Transcript). Next table summarizes Western Washington University application requirements.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and required years of subject, see Western Washington University online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | 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 |
