Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Public
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Western Washington University admitted 93.2% of applicants university-wide (13,162 of 14,115).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 93.2% | 13,162 | 14,115 |
| In-state | 93.3% | 9,135 | 9,788 |
| Out-of-state | 94.7% | 3,910 | 4,129 |
| International applicants | 58.0% | 112 | 193 |
| Men | 92.7% | 5,222 | 5,635 |
| Women | 93.6% | 7,888 | 8,423 |
Also offers Restrictive Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 13,162 admitted students, 3,019 enrolled (22.9% yield).
Western Washington University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1130–1320
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Western Washington University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $45,678/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,707 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,971 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $45,678/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,915 |
| $30k–48k | $14,147 |
| $48k–75k | $17,539 |
| $75k–110k | $24,301 |
| Over $110k | $27,984 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- WWU Merit Scholarship — $1,000–$4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Viking Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International First-Year Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (International Aid)
- WWU Merit Scholarship — $1,000–$4,000 per year (Automatic)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (International Aid)
Western Washington University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Western Washington University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Western Washington University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $62,569
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 64.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 79.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,500
- At graduation
Western Washington University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #333
- Forbes: #289
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-01-31Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Western Washington University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (10%), Business & marketing (10%), Interdisciplinary studies (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 42% of class sections have under 20 students.
Western Washington University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.