Western Washington University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Western Washington University is a large four-year, public school with 14,750 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1983 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Bellingham, Washington.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Western Washington University.

Majors
Offered
198
Western Washington University follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 198 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Natural Resources and Environment, English and Literature, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Western Washington University is fair at 77% (above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Western Washington University is average - 69%.

Student to faculty ratio at Western Washington University is decent - 17:1. Find out more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high, $25,700 per year. The additional fees at Western Washington University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,300; which totals $27,000 per academic year.

Read the details about Western Washington University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
93%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 11,864 applications were submitted and 10,997 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Western Washington University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Western Washington University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Western Washington University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Western Washington University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 4,200 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, nearly $6,500 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Western Washington University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Western Washington University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, Washington
98225-9008, USA
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