Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University is a public university located in Bellingham, WA, serving approximately 13,574 students. It has an acceptance rate of 91%.
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Tuition
$9,286
Acceptance
91.31%
Students
14,521
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,286
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,853
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,915
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,915
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.4×Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
66%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91.31%
SAT range
1110 - 1350
ACT range
23 - 29
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
14,521
Undergrads
13,574
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
145
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
72
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.74
Property Rate / 1,000
3.09
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Bellingham
Violent Rate / 100k
435
Property Rate / 100k
4,208
Location
Institution does not report this
Bellingham, WA 98225
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