Western Washington University

Common Data Set 2021-22

Acceptance Rate

96.1%

Applications

10,549

Admitted

10,138

Enrolled

2,808

SAT Composite 25th

1,100

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

Certificate
X
Bachelor's
X
Postbachelor's certificate
X
Master's
X
Post-master's certificate
X
Doctoral degree research/scholarship
X
Doctoral degree – professional practice
X

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Nonresidents
7
Hispanic/Latino
335
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
63
White, non-Hispanic
1970
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
11
Asian, non-Hispanic
174
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
6
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
280
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
28
TOTAL
2874
Nonresidents
120
Hispanic/Latino
1505
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
260
White, non-Hispanic
9506
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
59
Asian, non-Hispanic
900
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
20
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
1337
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
226
TOTAL
13933
Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT)
80.4
Nonresidents
140
Hispanic/Latino
1505
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
260
White, non-Hispanic
9519
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
59
Asian, non-Hispanic
900
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
20
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
1337
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
279
TOTAL
14019
Certificate/diploma
48
Associate degrees
3474
Bachelor's degrees
3474
Postbachelor's certificates
20
Master's degrees
272
Doctoral degrees – professional practice
5
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
700
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
443
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1640
Total
2783
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
2
Total
2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
698
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
443
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1640
Total
2781
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
242
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
191
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
760
Total
1193
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
151
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
82
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
339
Total
572
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
18
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
11
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
76
Total
105
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
411
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
284
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1175
Total
1870
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
59
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
64
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
72
Total
67
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
718
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
499
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1546
Total
2763
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
718
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
499
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1545
Total
2762
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
227
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
179
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
647
Total
1053
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
181
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
126
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
384
Total
691
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
28
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
17
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
76
Total
121
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
436
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
322
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1107
Total
1865
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
61
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
65
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
72
Total
68

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males)
3975
Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females)
6574
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males)
3803
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females)
6335
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males)
1148
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females)
1660
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
3.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
26.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
22.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
17.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
13.9
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
13.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
1.6
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
0.0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0
0.0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males, PT)
23
Total
100.0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, FT)
1660
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, PT)
38
Total academic units
14.5
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Of these, units that must be lab
1
Foreign language
2
Social studies
3
History
0
Academic electives
0
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Not Considered
Academic GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application Essay
Important
Recommendation(s)
Considered
Interview
Not Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent/ability
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Considered
First generation
Considered
Alumni/ae relation
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant’s interest
Considered
Percent Submitting SAT Scores
16
Percent Submitting ACT Scores
3
Number Submitting SAT Scores
470
Number Submitting ACT Scores
94
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
1100
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
1310
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
560
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
670
SAT Math: 25th Percentile
530
SAT Math: 50th Percentile
640
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
22
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
29
ACT Math: 25th Percentile
21
ACT Math: 50th Percentile
28
ACT English: 25th Percentile
21
ACT English: 50th Percentile
29

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Accelerated program
X
Cross-registration
X
Distance learning
X
Double major
X
English as a Second Language (ESL)
X
Exchange student program (domestic)
X
External degree program
X
Honors Program
X
Independent study
X
Internships
X
Liberal arts/career combination
X
Student-designed major
X
Study abroad
X
Teacher certification program
X
Other (specify):
X
Arts/fine arts
X
English (including composition)
X
History
X
Humanities
X
Mathematics
X
Philosophy
X
Sciences (biological or physical)
X
Social science
X

F. Student Life

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
18
Percent who live off campus or commute
19
Percent of students age 25 and older
0
Average age of full-time students
18.3
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
18.3
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
13
Percent who live off campus or commute
73
Percent of students age 25 and older
8
Average age of full-time students
20.8
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
21.0
Campus Ministries
X
Choral groups
X
Concert band
X
Dance
X
Drama/theater
X
International Student Organization
X
Jazz band
X
Literary magazine
X
Model UN
X
Music ensembles
X
Musical theater
X
Opera
X
Pep band
X
Radio station
X
Student government
X
Student newspaper
X
Student-run film society
X
Symphony orchestra
X
Apartments for married students
X
Apartments for single students
X
Theme housing
X
Wellness housing
X

H. Financial Aid

Federal
14672620
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
22954845
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
4683460
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
1740717
Total Scholarships/Grants
44051642
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
29449548
Federal Work-Study
937449
Total Self-Help
32934739
Parent Loans
2202321
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
7844914
Athletic Awards
561605
Federal
20559
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
107392
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
864491
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
1468422
Total Scholarships/Grants
2460864
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
25296243
Total Self-Help
25296243
Parent Loans
7845082
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
9343044
Athletic Awards
1133133
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
2813
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
2317
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
1313
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
1312
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
1275
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
1100
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
89
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
261
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
78
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
19547
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e (FT)
9806
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f (FT)
4146
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan (FT)
3396
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
12413
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
7979
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
5343
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
5330
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
4920
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
4438
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
223
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
1037
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
81
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
19170
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan (FT)
4167
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
46
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
1974
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
19
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
9343
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
346
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
2102
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
124
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
8643
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
2084

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty
674
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
124
C. Total number who are females
320
D. Total number who are males
348
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
55
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
583
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
51
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
2
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
3
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
A. Total number of instructional faculty
317
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
44
C. Total number who are females
176
D. Total number who are males
128
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
5
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
130
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
70
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
25
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
16
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
A. Total number of instructional faculty
991
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
168
C. Total number who are females
496
D. Total number who are males
476
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
60
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
713
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
121
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
27
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
19
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
based on ____ students
2021
2-9
269
10-19
537
20-29
443
30-39
179
40-49
89
50-99
140
100+
35
Total
1692
2-9
72
10-19
148
20-29
110
30-39
7
40-49
3
50-99
3
100+
0
Total
343

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

Natural resources and conservation
2.9
Computer and information sciences
5.9
Education
30.9
Interdisciplinary studies
19.1
Social sciences
30.9
Visual and performing arts
10.3
TOTAL (should = 100%)
100.00
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0.00
Natural resources and conservation
6.6
Area, ethnic, and gender studies
0.7
Communication/journalism
4.5
Computer and information sciences
3.9
Education
5.1
Engineering
2.5
Engineering technologies
0.1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
3.5
English
5.2
Liberal arts/general studies
0.1
Biological/life sciences
5.6
Mathematics and statistics
1.4
Interdisciplinary studies
7.5
Parks and recreation
3.1
Philosophy and religious studies
0.7
Physical sciences
2.8
Psychology
6.3
Social sciences
11.4
Visual and performing arts
6.0
Health professions and related programs
4.7
Business/marketing
13.4
History
2.1
TOTAL (should = 100%)
100.1

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