Western Washington University
Public, 4-year
516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
Quick Facts
13,574
Total Enrollment
91%
Acceptance Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
$45,272
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,286
In-State Tuition
$18,680
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1235
Avg SAT Score
About Western Washington University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 516 High Street |
| City | Bellingham, WA |
| ZIP Code | 98225-9008 |
| County | Whatcom County |
President/Chief Administrator: Sabah Randhawa (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 13,574 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 42% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 69.4% |
| Black | 2.0% |
| Hispanic | 11.0% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 9.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.8% |
| Unknown | 1.4% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 7.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 9.8% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 570 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,286
In-State Tuition
$27,853
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,305
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,680
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 21% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 28% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 21% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $18,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $13,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $30,438 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 74% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,416 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,741 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,177 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,581 |
| $110,001+ | $25,698 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$45,272
6 Years After
$53,473
8 Years After
$62,569
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $28,084 | 75th percentile: $64,682
Earnings by Family Income Background
$44,196
Low Income
$45,376
Middle Income
$46,010
High Income
Student Outcomes
80%
Full-Time Retention
49%
Part-Time Retention
66%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$11,372
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$12,941
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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