Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
91.31%
SAT Average
1,235
ACT Range
23-29
Western Washington University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 91.31%. This means approximately 913 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 13,574 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
91.31%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $9,286 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,853 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $28,305 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,680 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 20.76% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 28.16% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western Washington University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$27,853
Room and board
$14,915
Books and supplies
$1,176
Other expenses
$4,590
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$28,305
Average net price
$18,680
Average aid coverage
34%
$9,625 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western Washington University pays approximately $18,680 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Washington average of $17,377 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western Washington University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Western Washington University net price
$18,680
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Western Washington University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $27,853 and average net price at $18,680. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$27,853
Current net price
$18,680
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
65.55%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$62,569
Undergraduates
13,574
10-Year Median Earnings - Western Washington University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western Washington University graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western Washington University?
Undergraduates
13,574
Completion rate
65.55%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
20.76%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
28.16%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 20.76% of Western Washington University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 28.16% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western Washington University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Western Washington University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Western Washington University lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western Washington University is listed at 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9008. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Western Washington University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University | 91.31% | $27,853 | $18,680 | $62,569 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Bellingham schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Bellingham.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Washington University's acceptance rate?
Western Washington University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 91.31%.
How much is Western Washington University tuition?
Western Washington University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $27,853.
What is Western Washington University's average net price?
Western Washington University's average net price in the local dataset is $18,680.
What is Western Washington University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $62,569 for Western Washington University.
Is Western Washington University accredited?
Western Washington University's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Western Washington University?
The local dataset lists 13,574 undergraduate students at Western Washington University.
What percentage of Western Washington University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western Washington University in the local dataset is 20.76%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western Washington University?
The federal loan rate for Western Washington University in the local dataset is 28.16%.
Where should I verify Western Washington University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western Washington University or the latest official federal education data.