Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public University · 14,710 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
93.3%
Applications
14,115
Enrolled
3,019
Yield Rate
22.9%
SAT Average
1280
ACT Midpoint
28
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
$70

Application Deadlines

  • Early Action: November 1 · notification December 31
  • Regular Decision: January 31

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Application Essay, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, First Generation, Geographic Residence, State Residency, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,582
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,707
Average Net Price
$24,338

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$11,416
Family Income $30k–$48k
$12,741
Family Income $48k–$75k
$16,177
Family Income $75k–$110k
$21,581
Family Income Over $110k
$25,698

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
75%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$12,496
Avg. Total Aid Package
$17,934
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$22,516
% Graduates Who Borrowed
40%
% Receiving Pell Grants
21.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
40.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
65.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
80.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-1.01
Application Trend
Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
10.1% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
74th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.0 standard deviation less competitive than its historical average.