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Western Washington University
Overview
Western Washington University is a Comprehensive institution located in Bellingham, WA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-5996
United States
Bellingham, WA 98225-5996
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Canadian Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Cell And Molecular Biology |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Operations Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Journalism Related |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer And Information Systems Security |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Earth Science Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| German Language Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Special Education&-early Childhood |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Manufacturing Engineering |
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| Polymer/plastics Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Automotive Engineering Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Japanese |
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| Linguistics |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| Pre-physical Therapy |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Mathematics And Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Sustainability Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Natural Resources Management And Policy Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Geophysics And Seismology |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Developmental And Child Psychology |
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| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Anthropology Related |
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| Archeology |
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| Economics |
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| Economics Related |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dance |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Industrial And Product Design |
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| Music |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11,124
Applied
9,751
Accepted
15,170
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,744
Females Applied
5,994
Females Accepted
89%
Male Admissions
4,380
Males Applied
3,757
Males Accepted
86%
Applying
60
Application Fee
3.46
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Recommended |
Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 31st | November 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 1st | May 1st | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 599 | 550 | 650 | |
| SAT Math | 580 | 530 | 630 | |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 22 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
7,213
In-state
23,562
Out-of-state
Fees
1,128
Full-time student fees
12,037
Room & board
7,852
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
16,294
Avg. Financial Aid Package
16,516
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,591
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,595
Avg. Loan Aid
1,854
Avg. Grant Aid
9,577
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
93%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
15,170
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
14%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.41% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.66% |
| White or Caucasian | 70.41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.34% |
| Asian | 6.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 8.6% |
| Other | 1.89% |
Gender
Male (43.15%)
Female (56.85%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 26% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall New Student Convocation, Information Faire and Earth Day
Fall New Student Convocation, Information Faire and Earth Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Intramurals, Residence Hall Association, Associated Students, Outdoor Center and Ethnic Student Center
Intramurals, Residence Hall Association, Associated Students, Outdoor Center and Ethnic Student Center
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Crew | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Crew | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Faculty
949
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 639
Part-time - 310
Male - 476
Female - 473
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