Western Washington University
Common Data Set 2023-24
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Acceptance Rate
91.3%
Applications
14,209
Admitted
12,978
Enrolled
3,094
SAT Composite
1120-1340
SAT Math
530-660
SAT Reading
570-690
ACT Composite
23-29
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$62,569
10 yrs after enrollment
65%
6-year completion
$21,193
sticker minus grants
$18,500
federal loans only
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:John
Last Name:Krieg
Title:Director of Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Office:Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Address Line 1:516 High Street, MS 9033
Zipcode98,225
Country:United States
Phone:360-650-7405
Email Address:john.krieg@wwu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://oie.wwu.edu/common-data-set/
City:Bellingham
StateWA
Name of College/University:Western Washington University
Street Address Line 1:516 High St.
CityBellingham
StateWA
Zip98,225
Country:United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)360
Main Phone Number:650-3000
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.wwu.edu/
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):360
Admissions Phone Number:650-3440
Admissions Email Address:admissions@wwu.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Quarter
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://equity.wwu.edu/
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
APX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:350
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:210
Number of wait-listed students admitted:84
Total academic units14.5
English4.0
Mathematics3.0
Science2.0
Of these, units that must be lab1.0
Foreign language2.0
Social studies3.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80024
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69946
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59924
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4996
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991
SAT Math: 700-80013
SAT Math: 600-69932
SAT Math: 500-59942
SAT Math: 400-4999
SAT Math: 300-3993
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160014
SAT Composite: 1200-139945
SAT Composite: 1000-119931
SAT Composite: 800-9999
SAT Composite: 600-7991
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3624
ACT Composite: 24-2947
ACT Composite: 18-2326
ACT Composite: 12-172
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.08.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9932.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7421.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4915.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2412.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.999.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.8
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Percent who had GPA of 4.04.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9928.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7423.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4916.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2414.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9911.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.9
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Percent who had GPA of 4.04.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9929.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7423.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4916.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2414.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9911.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.9
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:99.2
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day31
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after3
Amount of housing deposit:6
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
WinterX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Minimum of 2.0 GPA required in the terms prior to application review and enrollment.
Fall Closing Date: Month3
Spring Closing Date: Month1
Fall Notification Date: Month5
Spring Notification Date: Month2
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 105 Quarter Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 135 Quarter - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: N/A - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 45 quarter credits - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: Veterans are encouraged, but not required, to submit a JST for admission purposes 0 If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://admissions.wwu.edu/apply/transfer-credit-policies X Transfer credit is generally awarded for baccalaureate-oriented courses completed at regionally accredited institutions of higher education. Coursework completed at nationally recognized institutions will be assessed after initial enrollment. The University reserves the right to deny credit for courses that are not compatible with those offered in its baccalaureate degree programs. College courses numbered below 100, professional technical and vocational courses, developmental education or remedial courses, English as a Second Language, sectarian religion courses, credit for life experience/travel, study skills courses, CLEP examination credit, and DANTES credit by examination do not transfer, regardless of an institution's accreditation. 30 Quarter American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Notification Date: Day1
Spring Notification Date: Day1
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:45
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)No
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://admissions.wwu.edu/apply/transfer-credit-policies
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Veterans are encouraged, but not required, to submit a JST for admission purposes
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)16%
Percent who live off campus or commute15%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)13%
Percent who live off campus or commute70%
Percent of students age 25 and older7%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
1 TABLEPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://admissions.wwu.edu/cost/net-price-calculator
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance will be available:6/30/2024
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2022-2023 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$15,596,441
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$24,290,299
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$5,991,992
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,634,428
Total Scholarships/Grants$47,513,160
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$31,715,903
Federal Work-Study$857,698
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$2,604,847
Total Self-Help$35,178,448
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$8,868,091
Athletic Awards$399,650
Federal$29,538
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$112,860
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,037,525
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,609,778
Total Scholarships/Grants$2,789,701
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$25,102,720
Total Self-Help$25,102,720
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$11,807,408
Athletic Awards$1,321,115
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.2,037
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:84
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$9,368
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$786,945
FAFSAX
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):3
If yes, starting date (Day):20
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
State LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
LeadershipX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17.09
based on ____ students33
and ____ faculty793