Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.3k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
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?
Sticker price$24,201
Net price (after aid)$18,680
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,416
$30k – $48k$12,741
$48k – $75k$16,177
$75k – $110k$21,581
$110k+$25,698
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$62,569
Median debt at graduation$18,500
Est. monthly loan payment$196
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.4×Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants21%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans28%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
66%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$62.6k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$18.5k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.3k
below avg
Out-of-state
$27.9k
Net price
$18.7k
Pell
21%
Median debt
$18.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$62.6k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsBiologyChemistry
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceInternational Relations
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecuritySoftware EngineeringWeb Development
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
1110 - 1350
ACT range
23 - 29
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Western Washington University located?
- Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Western Washington University?
- Western Washington University is a public university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Western Washington University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Western Washington University is approximately 91%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Western Washington University?
- Western Washington University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,286 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Western Washington University?
- Western Washington University reports total enrollment of approximately 14,521 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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