Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA
PublicUrbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
91%
Enrollment
13,574
Graduation Rate
66%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,569
Retention Rate
80%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11101350
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2329
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,286
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,853
Avg Net Price
$18,680
Room & Board
$14,915
Total COA
$28,305
Median Debt
$18,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$11,416
$30,001–48,000
$12,741
$48,001–75,000
$16,177
$75,001–110,000
$21,581
$110,001+
$25,698
Pell Grant Rate: 21%
Federal Loan Rate: 28%

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Sticker Price$42,768
Estimated Net Price$18,680 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
66%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,569
Retention Rate
80%
Median Debt
$18,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
12.1%
Social Sciences
9.9%
Interdisciplinary Studies
8.8%
Psychology
7.3%
Natural Resources
6.6%
Education
6.5%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.1%
English
5.7%
Biology
5.7%
Computer Science
4.7%

Demographics

Men 42%Women 58%
White
69.4%
Black
2.0%
Hispanic
11.0%
Asian
5.8%
Two or More
9.1%
International
0.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-01
REA2026-01-31
App Fee (Domestic)$70
App Fee (International)$70

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.