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Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington · Public · 13,544 undergrads

Western Washington University admits 93% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Western Washington University?

93% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1150–1390 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

14,115 applied, 13,162 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Western Washington University cost?

$19,963 a year in-state

Out of state: about $39,130 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $30,422.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$12,600
$30,000–$48,000$13,630
$48,000–$75,000$16,218
$75,000–$110,000$21,324
over $110,000$27,935

Out-of-state tuition is $29,091 a year, against $9,924 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $19,167 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Western Washington University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Western Washington University's fall 2027 rule yet. Western Washington University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Western Washington University's site

What it's like

13,544
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Bellingham, WA.
79%
of first-years come back for year two.
42%
finish in four years. 66% within six.
$64.3k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$16.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Western Washington University's acceptance rate?
93% for fall 2024: 13,162 of 14,115 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Western Washington University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1150 to 1390 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Western Washington University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,218 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $30,422.
How much does Western Washington University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Western Washington University is $29,091 a year, against $9,924 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $19,963 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $19,167 tuition gap gives about $39,130 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Western Washington University's graduation rate?
66% of students finish within six years and 42% within four (IPEDS).