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91%
Open Admissions
65%
Graduation
About Western Washington University
Western Washington University is a public four-year institution located in Bellingham, Washington. With an enrollment of approximately 13,574 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 91%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 65%. Graduates earn a median salary of $62,569 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,680 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
91%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
65%
Enrollment
13,574
Total students
Median Earnings
$62,569
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,286
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,853
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,680
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1130–1370
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
23 – 29
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1130
Median
1245
75th
1370
4001600
SAT Math
25th
540
Median
585
75th
660
200800
ACT Composite
25th
23
Median
26
75th
29
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$27,853/yr
In-State Tuition$9,286/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$18,680/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$74,720
10-Year Earnings
$625,690
ROI Multiple
8.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Western Washington University
Student Outcomes
65%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$63k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
13,574
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
