Western Washington University
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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 record | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Class rank | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| Application Essay | Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Non-academic
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| State residency | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic status | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not 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)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(272 graduates)
- Psychology, General.(203 graduates)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations.(155 graduates)
- Sociology.(145 graduates)
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.(133 graduates)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.(128 graduates)
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.(122 graduates)
- Marketing.(115 graduates)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.(106 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(103 graduates)
- English Language and Literature, General.(90 graduates)
- Human Services, General.(90 graduates)
- Communication and Media Studies.(89 graduates)
- Accounting and Related Services.(89 graduates)
- Special Education and Teaching.(85 graduates)
- Economics.(82 graduates)
- History.(79 graduates)
- Journalism.(77 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(71 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.(70 graduates)
- Finance and Financial Management Services.(69 graduates)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(68 graduates)
- Anthropology.(66 graduates)
- Design and Applied Arts.(66 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.(65 graduates)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.(64 graduates)
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.(62 graduates)
- Biology, General.(58 graduates)
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(57 graduates)
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness.(55 graduates)
- Management Information Systems and Services.(55 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(54 graduates)
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(46 graduates)
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.(44 graduates)
- Mathematics.(42 graduates)
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.(40 graduates)
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(39 graduates)
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences.(37 graduates)
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering.(33 graduates)
- International Business.(32 graduates)
- Chemistry.(30 graduates)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(30 graduates)
- Manufacturing Engineering.(27 graduates)
- Music.(26 graduates)
- Biological and Physical Sciences.(25 graduates)
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(23 graduates)
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.(21 graduates)
- Sustainability Studies.(21 graduates)
- Geography and Cartography.(21 graduates)
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(20 graduates)
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.(20 graduates)
- Archeology.(19 graduates)
- Area Studies.(18 graduates)
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(17 graduates)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.(16 graduates)
- Applied Mathematics.(15 graduates)
- Mathematics and Computer Science.(15 graduates)
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(13 graduates)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.(12 graduates)
- Statistics.(12 graduates)
- Philosophy.(12 graduates)
- Physics.(11 graduates)
- Research and Experimental Psychology.(11 graduates)
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.(9 graduates)
- Dance.(9 graduates)
- Natural Resources Management and Policy.(8 graduates)
- Religion/Religious Studies.(1 graduates)
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
- Marine Sciences.
- Geography and Environmental Studies.
- Data Science.
- Visual and Performing Arts, General.
- 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%)