Western Washington University

Western Washington University is a public 4-year college in Bellingham, Washington with 13,544 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, costs an average of $19,963 a year after grants and graduates 61% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Western Washington University acceptance rate and admissions

Western Washington University admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 590 to 710, math 560 to 680). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Western Washington University application deadlines 2026-27

Next deadline: Regular decision, Jan 31, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $70 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Western Washington University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Western Washington University tuition, cost and net price

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $19,963 a year after grants and scholarships, $10,459 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Western Washington University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Western Washington University graduation rate, earnings and debt

• 61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
• Former students earned a median of $64,305 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
• Students who completed left with a median of $16,500 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Debt compared

Median debt is 26% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Western Washington University majors and what graduates earn

Western Washington University awarded bachelor's degrees in 71 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($110,138).

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Western Washington University

23 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Students and location

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.