| Location: | Northwest |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Vikings |
Western Washington University (WWU or Western) is one of six state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in Bellingham and offers bachelor's and master's degrees.
In 2007, US News ranked Western Washington University number two in the public, master's universities (west) category, while placing 18th overall in the west (both public and private). Only two public schools are ranked among the top 25 master’s universities (west) category, "a region stretching from Texas to the Pacific." The universities found in this ranking are schools that lack doctoral programs but still retain master's programs.
Firms that most frequently hire graduates of Western include: Microsoft, Boeing, Washington school systems, Bank of America, KPMG LLP, Moss Adams, Starbucks, T-Mobile, Safeco, Maxim, Macy's, Weyerhauser, Wells Fargo, and various government agencies. Western has the fourth largest group of alumni serving in the Peace Corps among top ranked medium-sized colleges and universities.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 29% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Great Northwest Athletic Conference) Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference) Track (Great Northwest Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,737 | $ 14,688 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,113 | $ 14,064 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 624 | $ 624 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,852 | 14% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,754 | 23% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,048 | 27% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,331 | 41% | |
Any Aid: |
68% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 67% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 510, Math: 520 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 620, Math: 620 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 26% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 20 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
Does any one know of a school with a good teaching program in the northwestern part ot the US?
I am looking at colleges and stuff, and I am getting so overwhelmed! I don't have any idea which school I want to go to, but I do know I want to go into secondary education. I also want to stay in in the Idaho, Oregon, Utah ish areas, but i'm willing to give a little there. I just want to know of some schools I could maybe look into. Any ideas?
18 months ago
Best Answer
I'd recommend Western Washington University. Located in Bellingham Washington along I-5. Bellingham is 25 miles from the Canadian border and 90 miles from Seattle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Washington_University
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