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Western Washington University
Bellingham, WAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Western Washington University is a public institution located in the city setting of Bellingham, WA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 13.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
13.5K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading590 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 31
1typical 50% range36
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences13% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,722
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,138
Earnings 5yr: $129,264
Debt: $19,333
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,131
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,723
Earnings 5yr: $115,330
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,695
Earnings 5yr: $98,502
Debt: $20,146
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,439
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,656
Manufacturing Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,314
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,425
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,246
Earnings 5yr: $76,780
Debt: $20,567
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,678
Earnings 5yr: $87,563
Debt: $22,333
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,873
Earnings 5yr: $75,526
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,048
Earnings 5yr: $55,230
Debt: $20,942
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,730
Earnings 5yr: $75,026
Debt: $20,610
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,041
Earnings 5yr: $75,072
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,371
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,886
Earnings 5yr: $80,761
Debt: $17,375
Sustainability Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,793
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,086
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,715
Earnings 5yr: $64,470
Debt: $20,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,323
Earnings 5yr: $70,846
Debt: $17,498
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,359
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,208
Earnings 5yr: $56,680
Debt: $26,158
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,193
In-State Tuition$9,582
Out-of-State Tuition$28,707
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
29%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,272
+38% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,569
Completion Signals
65%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$146/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$69,216
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