About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Diana Feinson
Assistant Director of Admissions
Assistant Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
516 High Street, Mail Stop 9009
Bellingham, WA 98225-9009
516 High Street, Mail Stop 9009
Bellingham, WA 98225-9009
Phone
360-650-3440
Email
diana.feinson@wwu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Viking Union Student Center
Red Square
Performing Arts Center
Sehome Arboretum
Student Recreation Center
Red Square
Performing Arts Center
Sehome Arboretum
Student Recreation Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Mt. Baker
Lake Whatcom (Western's Lakewood Facility)
Local businesses and shops
Historic Fairhaven
Chuckanut Drive/Bellingham Bay
Lake Whatcom (Western's Lakewood Facility)
Local businesses and shops
Historic Fairhaven
Chuckanut Drive/Bellingham Bay
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
360-650-3440
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
360-650-3440
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Western Admissions does not require or hold interviews for students, however counselors are happy to meet with students and families to answer any questions. Information sessions are offered as part of campus tours throughout the week, and we offer 1:1 virtual appointments to answer admissions questions. Students can register for virtual appointments on our campus visits webpage.
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
https://wwuvikings.com/sports/2018/6/4/information-for-prospective-student-athletes.aspx
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@wwu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
While individual class visits are unavailable, school groups can coordinate a visit by visiting this webpage (https://admissions.wwu.edu/visit), or link to: https://admissions.wwu.edu/visit/group-visits. Students who attend our spring visit program for admitted students will have the opportunity to meet with academic department representatives.
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Greyhound buses and Amtrak trains are located in the Fairhaven Transportation Center 5 minutes from campus And FlixBus has a stop at Lincoln Creek Parking Lot, a WWU facility about 5 minutes from campus. The Whatcom Transit Authority (WTA) buses stop every 10-15 minutes on campus. A WWU/WTA bus pass costs students $30.00 per quarter and also provides free access to the Starlight Shuttle, the student late-night shuttle that begin when the WTA buses stop running for the day. Uber and Lyft both operate in Bellingham. The Bellingham International Airport is located 15 minutes from campus and offers flight service to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) and other locations. Many visitors fly into Sea-Tac which is located 1 hour and 45 minutes away and take the Airporter Shuttle, FlixBus, Amtrak, or drive a rental car to Bellingham.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Interstate 5, take exit 252 and follow signs to Western Washington University. Enter the campus at South College Drive and stop at the Visitors Center to obtain a campus map and parking permit.
Local Accommodations
There are dozens of hotels, motels, B&Bs and AirBnBs located within 10 minutes of campus. For luxurious lodging, The Hotel Bellwether and The Chrysalis Inn and Spa offer European service with breathtaking Northwest waterfront views. Both hotels are located 5 minutes from campus and rates range from $195-$675 per night. The Four Points by Sheraton and Best Western Heritage Inn offer accommodations with moderate pricing. Conference centers, pools, workout facilities, and newer, clean rooms are a frequent choice for visiting families. The Four Points by Sheraton is located 5 minutes from campus while the Best Western Heritage Inn is located 10 minutes from campus. Rates range from $139-$229 night. For other accommodations, and applicable discounts, see Western's webpage.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 14,209
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average HS GPA: 3.50
GPA Breakdown
9%
4.0
33%
3.75 - 3.99
21%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
9%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 690
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 660
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1120 - 1240
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 29
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — November 1
Regular — January 31
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Academics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17.09:1
Total Faculty
1,007
with Terminal Degree
708
513
Women
494
Men
178
Minority
63
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
65%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Canadian Studies.
East Asian Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
Latin American Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Operations Management and Supervision.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism, Other.
Journalism.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Computer Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Earth Science Teacher Education.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
German Language Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics and Statistics.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Marine Sciences.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Sustainability Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Geophysics and Seismology.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Developmental and Child Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology, Other.
Anthropology.
Archeology.
Economics, General.
Economics, Other.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Industrial and Product Design.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Bill Wright
First African American to win a USGA golf event
Ralph Munro
Former Secretary of State, Washington
Eric Dinerstein
Former Chief Scientist for the World Wildlife Fund
William Dietrich
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and novelist
Heidi Grant Murphy
Former Metropolitan Opera soloist
Ben Gibbard
Lead singer for Grammy-nominated band Death Cab for Cutie
TJ Martin
Oscar and Emmy winning documentary filmmaker
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
65%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 20
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,926
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,105
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,264
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
41%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$21,162
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,041
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
13,704
Foreign Countries Represented
48
Demographics
5.80%
Asian
1.98%
Black
10.99%
Hispanic
69.39%
Caucasian
1.36%
Unknown
58% female
42% male
13% are out of state
90% are full time
10% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
30%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
85%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Josef Mogharreban
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
2
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
224
Number of Honor Societies
13
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
12
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
13% participate in intramural sports
2% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Vikings)
6 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Vikings)
9 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
87/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
9%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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