Western Washington University
#24 in Regional Universities West
Overview
Western Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,801 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 220 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Western Washington University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #24. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,287; out-of-state tuition and fees are $27,855.
Western Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,801 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 220 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Western Washington University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #24. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,287; out-of-state tuition and fees are $27,855.
At-a-Glance
Setting
Suburban
In-state tuition and fees
$9,287
Undergraduate Enrollment
13,801
Acceptance Rate
93%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$27,855
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,287
Room & Board
$14,915(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$20,917
$9,717
$9,717
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$27,855
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,287
Room & Board
$14,915(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$20,917
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
42%
17:1
50%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
12%
N/A
Social Sciences
11%
N/A
Education
8%
N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
7%
N/A
Psychology
7%
N/A
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Students
13,801
Graduate Enrollment
946
Total Enrollment
14,747
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
12,087
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
28%
Minority Enrollment
28%
Minority Enrollment
69%
White
11%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
2%
Black
1%
International
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
73+
Sports Teams
N/A
Fraternities
N/A
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
42%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
45%
Average Debt at Graduation
$20,648
$33,759
$33,759
Graduation Rate
42%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
45%
Average Debt at Graduation
$20,648
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