Western Washington University

Common Data Set 2024-25

Acceptance Rate

93.2%

Applications

14,115

Admitted

13,162

Enrolled

2,948

SAT Composite

1130-1320

SAT Math

530-640

SAT Reading

580-680

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

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males (Males, FT)
1287
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males (Males, FT)
3872
All other degree-seeking: males (Males, FT)
3872
Total degree-seeking: males (Males, FT)
5159
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males (Males, FT)
18
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males (Males, FT)
5177
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males (Males, PT)
19
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males (Males, PT)
595
Total degree-seeking: males (Males, PT)
614
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males (Males, PT)
665
All other degree-seeking: males (Males, FT)
270
All other degree-seeking: males (Males, PT)
92
Total graduate Part-Time Students: males (Males, PT)
92
Total Graduate Students: males (Males)
362
Total All Students: males (Males)
6204
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females (Females, FT)
1661
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females (Females, FT)
5417
All other degree-seeking: females (Females, FT)
5417
Total degree-seeking: females (Females, FT)
7078
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females (Females, FT)
34
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females (Females, FT)
7112
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females (Females, PT)
29
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females (Females, PT)
541
Total degree-seeking: females (Females, PT)
570
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females (Females, PT)
627
All other degree-seeking: females (Females, FT)
420
All other degree-seeking: females (Females, PT)
173
Total graduate Part-Time Students: females (Females, PT)
173
Total Graduate Students: females (Females)
593
Total All Students: females (Females)
8332
Total degree-seeking: Unknown (Unknown, FT)
0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown (Unknown, FT)
0
Total degree-seeking: Unknown (Unknown, PT)
0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: Unknown (Unknown, PT)
0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown (Unknown, PT)
0
Total All Students: Unknown (Unknown)
0
Nonresidents
13
Hispanic/Latino
381
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
67
White, non-Hispanic
2046
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
36
Asian, non-Hispanic
172
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
9
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
239
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
56
TOTAL
3019
Nonresidents
92
Hispanic/Latino
1532
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
265
White, non-Hispanic
9364
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
74
Asian, non-Hispanic
793
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
33
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
1144
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
247
TOTAL
13544
Nonresidents
143
Hispanic/Latino
1548
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
266
White, non-Hispanic
9429
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
76
Asian, non-Hispanic
797
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
33
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
1154
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
306
TOTAL
13752
Certificate/diploma
56
Associate degrees
3031
Bachelor's degrees
3031
Postbachelor's certificates
18
Master's degrees
264
Post-Master's certificates
15
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
15
Doctoral degrees – professional practice
9
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
726
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
447
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1944
Total
3117
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1
Total
3
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
725
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
446
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1943
Total
3114
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
254
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
170
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
837
Total
1261
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
122
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
87
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
391
Total
600
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
34
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
101
Total
152
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
410
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
274
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1329
Total
2013
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
57
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
61
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
68
Total
65
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
758
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
436
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1878
Total
3072
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
1
Total
1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
757
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
436
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1878
Total
3071
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
260
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
178
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
852
Total
1290
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
124
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
81
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
371
Total
576
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
41
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
16
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
90
Total
147
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
425
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
275
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1313
Total
2013
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
56
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
63
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
70
Total
66

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males)
5635
Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females)
8423
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who applied (Unknown)
57
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males)
5222
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females)
7888
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who were admitted (Unknown)
52
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males)
1287
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females)
1661
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males)
1287
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
8.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
29.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
20.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
13.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
10.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
15.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
3.0
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)
19
Total
100.00
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
4.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
25.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
21.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
17.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
13.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
15.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
2.6
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
0.1
Percent who had GPA below 1.0
0.0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, FT)
1661
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
4.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
25.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
21.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
17.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
13.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
15.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
2.6
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
0.1
Percent who had GPA below 1.0
0.0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, PT)
29
Total first-time, first-year students who applied
14115
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
13162
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
3019
Total first-time, first-year who applied
9788
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
9135
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
2515
Total first-time, first-year who applied
4129
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
3910
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
485
Total first-time, first-year who applied
193
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
112
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
18
Total first-time, first-year who applied
5
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
5
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
1
Amount of application fee:
70
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:
x
Application closing date (fall): Month
1
Application closing date (fall): Day
31
Yes, on a rolling basis:
x
Beginning date: Month
3
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
3
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day
15
Amount of housing deposit:
200
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
205
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
105
Number of wait-listed students admitted:
32
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
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
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
8
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
1130
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
1220
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
1320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
580
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
630
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
680
SAT Math: 25th Percentile
530
SAT Math: 50th Percentile
580
SAT Math: 75th Percentile
640
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
22
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
27
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
30
ACT Math: 25th Percentile
20
ACT Math: 50th Percentile
25
ACT Math: 75th Percentile
27
ACT English: 25th Percentile
21
ACT English: 50th Percentile
26
ACT English: 75th Percentile
30

D. Transfer Admission

Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
105
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
Quarter
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
135
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
Quarter
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
45
Males (Males)
18
Unknown (Unknown)
25

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Accelerated program
X
Cross-registration
X
Distance learning
X
Double major
X
Dual enrollment
X
Exchange student program (domestic)
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
Undergraduate Research
X
Other (specify):
X
Arts/fine arts
X
English (including composition)
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)
16.1
Percent who live off campus or commute
15.9
Percent of students age 25 and older
0.1
Average age of full-time students
18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
18
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
13.3
Percent who live off campus or commute
69.9
Percent of students age 25 and older
6.9
Average age of full-time students
21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
21
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
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
Special housing for disabled students
X
Theme housing
X

H. Financial Aid

Federal
21513507
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
26751038
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
4977497
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
1794724
Total Scholarships/Grants
55036766
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
31716387
Federal Work-Study
1200286
Parent Loans
2910901
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
9401492
Athletic Awards
424447
Federal
33500
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
154838
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
1213425
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
1636561
Total Scholarships/Grants
3038324
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
26839066
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
13684238
Athletic Awards
1361169
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
2970
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
2560
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
1450
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
1449
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
1407
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
1191
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
106
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
230
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)
76.0
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)
24228
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e (FT)
12829
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f (FT)
4272
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)
3519
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
12343
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
8242
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
5298
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
5289
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
4900
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
4435
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
227
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
716
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)
76.0
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)
24353
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e (FT)
12626
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f (FT)
5034
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)
4335
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)
91
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
2410
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
21
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
6797
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)
420
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
2358
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
161
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
8290
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.
1819
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
752
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
731
D. State loan programs.
3
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
118
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
40
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
39
D. State loan programs.
1
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
6
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
21835
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
17028
D. State loan programs.
12333
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
33355
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:
74
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
9834
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
727747

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty
683
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
131
C. Total number who are females
335
D. Total number who are males
348
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
62
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
574
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
78
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
11
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
20
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
285
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
36
C. Total number who are females
179
D. Total number who are males
106
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
5
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
111
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
119
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.)
28
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
968
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
167
C. Total number who are females
514
D. Total number who are males
454
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
67
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
685
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
197
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
38
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
48
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
based on ____ students
2024
2-9
139
10-19
498
20-29
405
30-39
177
40-49
92
50-99
149
100+
42
Total
1502
2-9
22
10-19
83
20-29
162
30-39
14
40-49
4
50-99
4
100+
0
Total
289

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

Natural resources and conservation
5.4
Computer and information sciences
14.3
Education
14.3
Interdisciplinary studies
14.3
Social sciences
33.9
Precision production
10.7
Business/marketing
7.1
TOTAL (should = 100%)
100.00
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0.00
Natural resources and conservation
5.7
Area, ethnic, and gender studies
1.2
Communication/journalism
4.7
Computer and information sciences
4.2
Education
6.7
Engineering
1.9
Engineering technologies
2.9
English
6.3
Liberal arts/general studies
0.4
Biological/life sciences
5.7
Mathematics and statistics
1.4
Interdisciplinary studies
9.4
Parks and recreation
2.4
Philosophy and religious studies
0.9
Physical sciences
3.4
Psychology
7.9
Public administration and social services
2.1
Social sciences
10.4
Precision production
5.3
Visual and performing arts
4.4
Business/marketing
10.3
TOTAL (should = 100%)
100.00

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