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Western Washington University

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Western Washington University Profile

  • 516 High St
    Bellingham , WA 98225-9008
    (360) 650-3430
    www.wwu.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Small city
    Enrollment
    17,247
    Full time
    15,005
    Part time
    2,242
    Men full time
    6,624
    Women full time
    8,381
    Mission Statement

    -

    Western Washington University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Masters
    Calendar
    Quarter
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Western Washington University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    2%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    8%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    2%
    Hispanic
    3%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    76%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    8%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Western Washington University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $50
    Applied
    8,850
    Admitted
    6,447
    Enrolled
    2,586
    Admitted %
    73%

    Western Washington University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Western Washington University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    94%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    490
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    610
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    500
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    610
    Students submitting ACT
    25%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    21
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    26

  • Western Washington University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $5,291
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $16,365
    Books and Supplies
    $963
    On-campus room and board
    $7,087
    Off-campus room and board
    $7,152

    Western Washington University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    60%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    14% , $3,107 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    39% , $2,049 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    40% , $3,351 on average

  • Western Washington University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 14 0
    Canadian Studies 2 0
    East Asian Studies 12 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Biochemistry 24 0
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34 8
    Botany/Plant Biology 0 0
    Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 11 0
    Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 23 0
    Ecology 0 0
    Evolutionary Biology 0 0
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 10 0
    Zoology/Animal Biology 0 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
    Accounting 93 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 89 30
    Finance, General 88 0
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 23 0
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 23 0
    Management Information Systems, General 28 0
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 91 0
    Operations Management and Supervision 29 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 98 0
    Journalism 52 0
    Journalism, Other 4 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 47 5
    Education Bachelor Master
    Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 0 24
    Art Teacher Education 0 0
    Biology Teacher Education 6 0
    Chemistry Teacher Education 0 0
    College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 0 13
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 6
    Curriculum and Instruction 0 3
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education 3 0
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 13
    Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 0 0
    Elementary Education and Teaching 11 2
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 10 0
    German Language Teacher Education 0 0
    History Teacher Education 4 0
    Mathematics Teacher Education 5 0
    Music Teacher Education 5 0
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14 0
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 7 21
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 52
    Secondary School Administration/Principalship 0 0
    Social Science Teacher Education 3 0
    Social Studies Teacher Education 5 0
    Special Education and Teaching, General 29 1
    Speech Teacher Education 1 0
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0 0
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bachelor Master
    Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 5 0
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 11 0
    Industrial Technology/Technician 29 0
    Manufacturing Technology/Technician 13 0
    Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician 11 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
    Creative Writing 76 0
    English Language and Literature, General 123 14
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Bachelor Master
    Child Development 87 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1 0
    French Language and Literature 19 0
    German Language and Literature 6 0
    Japanese Language and Literature 2 0
    Linguistics 28 0
    Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 1 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 47 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 38 0
    Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 25 0
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 4 0
    Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0 20
    History Bachelor Master
    History, General 67 5
    Public/Applied History and Archival Administration 0 1
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master
    General Studies 152 0
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies 15 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master
    Applied Mathematics 2 0
    Mathematics, General 36 9
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master
    Accounting and Computer Science 1 0
    Biological and Physical Sciences 29 0
    Mathematics and Computer Science 3 0
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 79 0
    Neuroscience 6 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master
    Environmental Science 58 11
    Environmental Studies 50 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master
    Health and Physical Education, General 78 6
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 45 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 10 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 22 4
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 14 0
    Geology/Earth Science, General 18 8
    Geophysics and Seismology 7 0
    Physics, General 20 0
    Psychology Bachelor Master
    Comparative Psychology 0 6
    Counseling Psychology 0 4
    Developmental and Child Psychology 10 0
    Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 0 0
    Psychology, General 177 0
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master
    Anthropology 66 6
    Anthropology, Other 3 0
    Archeology 20 0
    Economics, General 35 0
    Economics, Other 56 0
    Geography 34 3
    Political Science and Government, General 99 2
    Social Sciences, Other 0 0
    Sociology 96 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 18 0
    Art/Art Studies, General 4 0
    Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0 0
    Dance, General 7 0
    Design and Applied Arts, Other 45 0
    Design and Visual Communications, General 13 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 33 0
    Drawing 8 0
    Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 4 0
    Graphic Design 0 0
    Industrial Design 13 0
    Intermedia/Multimedia 13 0
    Music History, Literature, and Theory 1 0
    Music Performance, General 11 0
    Music Theory and Composition 2 0
    Music, General 10 5
    Painting 12 0
    Photography 3 0
    Sculpture 2 0
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 0 0

  • Western Washington University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Feb 15th
    Regular application deadline
    Mar 1st
    Fall application deadline
    Mar 1st
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Mar 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Apr 1st
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1st
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    Jun 15th

  • Western Washington University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    www.finaid.wwu.edu/client_services
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    https://www.ecampustours.com/VirtualTours/Default.aspx?FafsaCode=003802&login=false
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Western Washington University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    -
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Western Washington University Military Programs

    ROTC
    No
    Army
    No
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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Western Washington University Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Admission with Highest Honors $2,000 Y
All-Washington Academic Team Scholarships $500 - $2,000 Y
Harrington Family Accounting Recruitment Scholarship - R
James Michael Haskell Memorial Scholarships $2,500 - $10,000 Y
John and Inda Mayfield Slater Scholarship Endowment $500 - $1,000 Y
Lorraine M. Mortimer Scholarship - Y
Oswald Hall and Henny Lund Scholarship $6,800 - $27,200 Y
Seattle and Bellingham Business Forum Scholarships $2,000 Y Y
Washington Achievers $20,000 Y
Washington Scholar Award $20,000 Y
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Student Reviews of Western Washington University

4.6
based on 8 reviews

  • Patricia from Brush Prairie, WA

    Invest in a pair of rain boots and a high quality jacket. When you have to walk through the lake that was once Red Square, you’ll thank me! Go to Info Fair before classes start in the fall. Not only will you get more detail on opportunities,… more read full review

    Invest in a pair of rain boots and a high quality jacket. When you have to walk through the lake that was once Red Square, you’ll thank me! Go to Info Fair before classes start in the fall. Not only will you get more detail on opportunities, but you can win gear, get some grub, and will never have to buy a pen (ever). If you enjoy reading the newspaper, grab a free copy of The New York Times by the library before you head to class. Attend at least one Open Mike Night on a Tuesday in the Underground Coffee House for laughs and lyrics. Study tip: If you’re looking for a reliable computer to work on, then make the trek to the 3rd floor of the Academic Instructional Center. Library and other academic building labs tend to be full or faulty, but these labs are the most recently constructed. Going to a school wondering ‘what will this school do for me?’ is not nearly as productive and engaging as ‘what can I do for this school?’ Produce real change at Western by serving on a committee, council, or the Student Senate, or by attending a forum. Western tries to put as many students as possible in jobs and positions that affect how the school is run. You make this school as prestigious, accommodating, and fun as you want it to be. I’ve presented a lot of options, but really the depth, not the breadth of what you pursue on campus determines whether or not you have a fulfilling experience. Invest in whatever gets you truly excited. read full review

  • Stephanie from Spokane, WA

    While at Western, don't be afraid to try new things! There is an information fair each fall a couple of days before school starts and all the clubs and various student organizations turn out to connect to students and get people involved in the… more read full review

    While at Western, don't be afraid to try new things! There is an information fair each fall a couple of days before school starts and all the clubs and various student organizations turn out to connect to students and get people involved in the student community. If you love sports but find that you aren't exactly varsity material, give intramural sports a try! These are student run sports teams that compete against each other throughout their season, and there's even a tournament at the end of the season to decide the season's champion. The winner even gets The Shirt to show that he's won! Also, membership to the student rec center is included with tuition, so be sure to make the most out of that and try a class or two at the rec center. No matter your level of physical fitness, the rec center has something for everyone! read full review

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