Western Washington University
School Information
Bellingham, Washington 98225-9008
P: (360) 650-3000
F: (360) 650-2332
Calendar: Quarter
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Public, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Public, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Students & Faculty
Students
- 16,778Total Students
- 7,333Male Students
- 9,445Female Students
- 207Total Intl Students
- 88Intl Male Students
- 119Intl Female Students
Faculty
- 1,503Total Faculty
- 813Male Faculty
- 690Female Faculty
- 21:1Student/Fac Ratio
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of May 2013
Tuition Information
$
18,103
Out of State Tuition
$
1,020
Books & Supplies
$
9,100
Room & Board
$
2,913
Other Expenses
$
31,136
Total
Admissions
9,083
total applicants
78%
admitted (7118)
30%
enrolled (2695)
SAT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
500-610
Math
500-620
Reading
490-600
Writing
ACT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
22-27
Composite
21-26
Math
21-28
English
Other Requirements
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
Degrees & Programs
- Certificate
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctorate
| Accounting | ||||||
| Accounting and Computer Science | ||||||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | ||||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | ||||||
| Anthropology | ||||||
| Anthropology, Other | ||||||
| Applied Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Archeology | ||||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ||||||
| Art Teacher Education | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | ||||||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ||||||
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Biochemistry | ||||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ||||||
| Biology Teacher Education | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Canadian Studies | ||||||
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||||||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology | ||||||
| Chemistry, General | ||||||
| Child Development | ||||||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | ||||||
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ||||||
| Comparative Psychology | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | ||||||
| Counseling Psychology | ||||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ||||||
| Creative Writing | ||||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | ||||||
| Dance, General | ||||||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | ||||||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | ||||||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | ||||||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | ||||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | ||||||
| Drawing | ||||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ||||||
| East Asian Studies | ||||||
| Ecology | ||||||
| Economics, General | ||||||
| Economics, Other | ||||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | ||||||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | ||||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| English Language and Literature, General | ||||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ||||||
| Environmental Science | ||||||
| Environmental Studies | ||||||
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | ||||||
| Finance, General | ||||||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | ||||||
| French Language and Literature | ||||||
| General Studies | ||||||
| Geography | ||||||
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | ||||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | ||||||
| Geophysics and Seismology | ||||||
| German Language and Literature | ||||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | ||||||
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | ||||||
| History Teacher Education | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | ||||||
| Human Services, General | ||||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ||||||
| Industrial and Product Design | ||||||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Intermedia/Multimedia | ||||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ||||||
| Japanese Language and Literature | ||||||
| Journalism | ||||||
| Journalism, Other | ||||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ||||||
| Linguistics | ||||||
| Management Information Systems, General | ||||||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | ||||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | ||||||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | ||||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ||||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | ||||||
| Music Performance, General | ||||||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||||
| Music Theory and Composition | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
| Neuroscience | ||||||
| Operations Management and Supervision | ||||||
| Painting | ||||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ||||||
| Philosophy | ||||||
| Photography | ||||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ||||||
| Physics, General | ||||||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, General | ||||||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Public/Applied History | ||||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | ||||||
| Sculpture | ||||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Secondary School Administration/Principalship | ||||||
| Social Science Teacher Education | ||||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ||||||
| Sociology | ||||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||||||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | ||||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | ||||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||||
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ||||||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | ||||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | ||||||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | ||||||