Western Washington University
516 High StreetBellingham, WA 98225
(360) 650-3000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 16870
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.wwu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $8,965.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $23,221.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $34,663.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 73% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 24% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,398.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 17% |
| Average state aid | $7,234.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 36% |
| Average institutional aid | $4,151.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 50% |
| Average student loan | $5,947.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Accounting and Computer Science
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Archeology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Canadian Studies
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Child Development
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Comparative Psychology
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance
- Design and Visual Communications
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Finance
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- French Language and Literature
- French Language Teacher Education
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Geology/Earth Science
- Geophysics and Seismology
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History
- History Teacher Education
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Human Services
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Industrial and Product Design
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Neuroscience
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Painting
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Political Science and Government
- Pre-physical Therapy Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Public/Applied History
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
- Accounting and Computer Science
Western Washington University Scholarships
Berit Siren Vassdal Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University majoring in Studio Art who incorporate book arts. A portfolio and a statement of philosophy/artistic intent must be included with application packet. more...
Boeing Company Manufacturing Management Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University enrolled in Manufacturing Management or Producation Operations Management. Applicants must have scholastic ability, and financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Hodgson Family Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University majoring in Biology with an interest in horticulture. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Contact the Biology Department for more information and/or application. more...
Cecil William Westman Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University enrolled in Huxley College. A personal essay must be included with application packet. Contact Huxley College for more information and/or application. more...
Mark Lockwood Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Western Washington University majoring in Computer Science. Applicants must have high academic achievement. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Renewable. more...
Washington Scholarships
Alice L. Diers Bacteriology Enrichment Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Microbiology. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the College of Sciences for more information. more...
Paul & Bessie Landis Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Sociology. Selection based on financial need, academic achievement and career goals. Due the first Monday in March. Award amount and number of awards may vary. Contact the Sociology Department for more information. more...
Walter Price Leadership & Community Service Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen or transfer students enrolled full-time at the University of Puget Sound. Students must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community service, and an interest in helping others forward to future generations. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
Donaldson Student Athlete Book Award
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Saint Martin's University who participate in the school's athletic program. Selection based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
DFLC Continuing Students' Scholarship
Scholarship for continuing undergraduate students who are attending Washington State University and are majoring or minoring in Foreign Language. Selection based on academic achievement. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages & Cultures for more information. more...
Gary Gray Memorial Scholarship in Environmental Photography
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Washington University enrolled in Huxley College majoring in Environmental Journalism. Applicants must show special interest, aptitute and aspiration in photography. A personal essay must be included with application packet. Contact Huxley College for more information and/or application. more...
Mildred Moyer & Ella Moyer Doggett Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Home Economics. Selection based on GPA, SAT score, an essay, leadership abilities, and potential. Award amounts range from $100-$4,000. Number of awards may vary. Contact the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences for more information. more...
ASSMU Leadership Endowment Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Saint Martin's University who are elected to the school's student government. Selection based on academic achievement, leadership and potential. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Patricia Ann Britten Manning Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for female undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Animal Science. Selection based on GPA, SAT score, an essay, leadership abilities, and potential. Award amounts range from $100-$4,000. Number of awards may vary. Contact the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences for more information. more...
Eileen Hendrick Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Whitworth University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, be active in the Whitworth community and lived on-campus at least one year. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...