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Western Washington University

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · City · 13,544 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Location
Bellingham, WA, 98225-9008 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
89 mi away
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Admission Rate
93%
Cost of Attendance
$30,359
per academic year
Graduation Rate
65%
Median Earnings
$62,569
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$18,500
at graduation
Enrollment
13,544
Large (10k+)
Cost
In-state tuition
$9,582
Out-of-state tuition
$28,707
Room & board
$15,747
Avg net price
$21,193
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,915
$30–48k
$14,147
$48–75k
$17,539
$75–110k
$24,301
$110k+
$27,984
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
SAT average
1289
590710 range
ACT midpoint
26
2431 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
65%
1st-yr retention
79%
Consumer completion
71%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,272
Median earnings (10yr)
$62,569
Median debt
$18,500
Monthly loan payment
$196
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
27%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
11%
Black
2%
Asian
6%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,272
10 years after entry
$62,569
Psychology, General240
Natural Resources Conservation and Research207
Computer and Information Sciences, General128
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other128
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies115
Marketing115
Sociology106
Special Education and Teaching102
Business Administration, Management and Operations99
Human Services, General94
Political Science and Government90
History87
Communication and Media Studies86
English Language and Literature, General84
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs77
Fine and Studio Arts67
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$11,802/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,138
Federal loan rate
29%