Western Washington University

Bellingham, WAMain CampusSmall city (population under 100,000)Visit WebsiteWikipedia

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GPA

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High School GPA

4.0 (4%)
3.75–3.99 (25%)
3.50–3.74 (21%)
3.25–3.49 (17%)
3.00–3.24 (13%)
2.50–2.99 (16%)
2.00–2.49 (4%)

Admission Factor Importance

Academic

Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
Academic GPAVery Important
Class rankImportant
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application EssayConsidered
Recommendation(s)Considered

Non-academic

Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Racial/ethnic statusConsidered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of applicant's interestConsidered
InterviewNot Considered
Alumni/ae relationNot Considered
Religious affiliation/commitmentNot Considered

Cost & Tuition

In-State Tuition: $9,286

In-State Cost of Attendance: $28,305

Out-of-State Tuition: $27,853

Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $46,872

Scholarships & Grants

Students with need-based aid: 1,253

Average need-based scholarship/grant: $12,496

Students with non-need merit aid: 457

Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $2,659

Student Debt

Median total debt: $13,500

Students with federal loans: 28.2%

Students with Pell grants: 20.8%

Career Outcomes

All graduates median earnings:

After 1 year: $35,723

After 5 years: $58,459

Majors(76 programs)

  1. Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(272 graduates)
  2. Psychology, General.(203 graduates)
  3. Business Administration, Management and Operations.(155 graduates)
  4. Sociology.(145 graduates)
  5. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.(133 graduates)
  6. Computer and Information Sciences, General.(128 graduates)
  7. Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.(122 graduates)
  8. Marketing.(115 graduates)
  9. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.(106 graduates)
  10. Political Science and Government.(103 graduates)
  11. English Language and Literature, General.(90 graduates)
  12. Human Services, General.(90 graduates)
  13. Communication and Media Studies.(89 graduates)
  14. Accounting and Related Services.(89 graduates)
  15. Special Education and Teaching.(85 graduates)
  16. Economics.(82 graduates)
  17. History.(79 graduates)
  18. Journalism.(77 graduates)
  19. Fine and Studio Arts.(71 graduates)
  20. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.(70 graduates)
  21. Finance and Financial Management Services.(69 graduates)
  22. Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(68 graduates)
  23. Anthropology.(66 graduates)
  24. Design and Applied Arts.(66 graduates)
  25. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.(65 graduates)
  26. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.(64 graduates)
  27. Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.(62 graduates)
  28. Biology, General.(58 graduates)
  29. Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(57 graduates)
  30. Health and Physical Education/Fitness.(55 graduates)
  31. Management Information Systems and Services.(55 graduates)
  32. Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(54 graduates)
  33. Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(46 graduates)
  34. Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.(44 graduates)
  35. Mathematics.(42 graduates)
  36. Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.(40 graduates)
  37. Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(39 graduates)
  38. Neurobiology and Neurosciences.(37 graduates)
  39. Polymer/Plastics Engineering.(33 graduates)
  40. International Business.(32 graduates)
  41. Chemistry.(30 graduates)
  42. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(30 graduates)
  43. Manufacturing Engineering.(27 graduates)
  44. Music.(26 graduates)
  45. Biological and Physical Sciences.(25 graduates)
  46. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(23 graduates)
  47. Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.(21 graduates)
  48. Sustainability Studies.(21 graduates)
  49. Geography and Cartography.(21 graduates)
  50. East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(20 graduates)
  51. Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.(20 graduates)
  52. Archeology.(19 graduates)
  53. Area Studies.(18 graduates)
  54. Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(17 graduates)
  55. Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.(16 graduates)
  56. Applied Mathematics.(15 graduates)
  57. Mathematics and Computer Science.(15 graduates)
  58. Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(13 graduates)
  59. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.(12 graduates)
  60. Statistics.(12 graduates)
  61. Philosophy.(12 graduates)
  62. Physics.(11 graduates)
  63. Research and Experimental Psychology.(11 graduates)
  64. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.(9 graduates)
  65. Dance.(9 graduates)
  66. Natural Resources Management and Policy.(8 graduates)
  67. Religion/Religious Studies.(1 graduates)
  68. Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.
  69. Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  70. Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
  71. Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
  72. Marine Sciences.
  73. Geography and Environmental Studies.
  74. Data Science.
  75. Visual and Performing Arts, General.
  76. Public Health.

Institution Details

Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,574 students

Admission Rate: 91.3%

Retention Rate: 79.7%

Graduation Rate: 65.5%

Student Demographics

White (69.4%)
Hispanic (11.0%)
Black (2.0%)
Asian (5.8%)
Two or More (9.1%)
International (0.8%)

Gender Distribution

Men (42.4%)
Women (57.6%)

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