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Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
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Overview
Western Washington University is a University institution located in Bellingham, WA, in an urban 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/united States Studies/civilization |
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| Canadian Studies |
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| East Asian Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other |
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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, General |
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| Cell/cellular 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, General |
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| Finance, General |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems, General |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Operations Management And Supervision |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Journalism, Other |
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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, General |
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| Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Bilingual And Multilingual Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Computer Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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| Earth Science Teacher Education |
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| Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| English/language Arts Teacher 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/general 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 And Teaching, General |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical And Computer Engineering |
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| Manufacturing Engineering |
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| Polymer/plastics Engineering |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese Language And Literature |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Japanese Language And Literature |
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| Linguistics |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication Sciences And Disorders, General |
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| Community Health And Preventive Medicine |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics, General |
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| Mathematics And Statistics |
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| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Data Science, General |
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| Geography And Environmental Studies |
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| Marine Sciences |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Sustainability Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Energy And Environmental Policy |
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| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Geophysics And Seismology |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Developmental And Child Psychology |
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| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services, General |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Anthropology, Other |
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| Archeology |
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| Economics, General |
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| Economics, Other |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Dance, General |
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| Design And Visual Communications, General |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Industrial And Product Design |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Music, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10,549
Applied
10,138
Accepted
14,019
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,574
Females Applied
6,335
Females Accepted
96%
Male Admissions
3,975
Males Applied
3,803
Males Accepted
96%
Applying
65
Application Fee
3.46
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 31st | March 31st | |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 31st | |
| 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 | 613 | 560 | 670 | |
| SAT Math | 585 | 530 | 640 | |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 22 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
7,761
In-state
25,668
Out-of-state
7,761
In-district
Fees
1,206
Full-time student fees
14,691
Room & board
Financial Aid
19,170
Avg. Financial Aid Package
19,547
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,148
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,167
Avg. Loan Aid
2,102
Avg. Grant Aid
10,102
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
81%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
19%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
14,019
Total Undergrad students
13%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (42.61%)
Female (57.39%)
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 | 27% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Western Welcome Weeks, Late Night at the Rec Center and Lawnstock (spring outdoor music festival)
Western Welcome Weeks, Late Night at the Rec Center and Lawnstock (spring outdoor music festival)
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 |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
No | No |
| Basketball | No | No | |
| Crew | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 2 | |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Indoor Track | |
Division 2 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rowing | |
Division 2 | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Crew | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 2 | |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Indoor Track | |
Division 2 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Rowing | No | No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Faculty
991
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 674
Part-time - 317
Male - 476
Female - 496
Gallery
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