Western Washington University (WWU)
516 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225
WWU Description
Western Washington University is nationally recognized for excellent academic programs offered in the beautiful town of Bellingham, Washington, just 90 miles north of Seattle and less than 25 miles south of the Canadian border.
Western offers bachelor’s degree programs in a wide range of traditional disciplines. Almost every concentration is represented, even Canadian-American studies.
Master’s degrees are offered in a surprisingly long list of disciplines, including education, several social sciences, business administration, music, and various physical and behavioral sciences.
Western is proud of its vibrant student life activities and welcoming campus. Students are encouraged to take advantage of student organizations, campus activities, student government, athletic teams, residential life, and outdoor recreational programs.
Support services are available to help students focus on their academic pursuits. Students are provided with academic workshops, career advising, counseling services, a health clinic, veteran services, and much more. Financial aid advising is also available to students who need assistance paying for tuition.
Graduate students are sometimes required to participate in their own research, which is facilitated and supervised by faculty. Western houses over ten centers and institutions dedicated to the research of various fields, including studies in marine biology, international relations, business, and border policy.
Students of Western are provided with stellar academic programs, unique research opportunities, and vibrant student life activities.
Quick Facts
Location
Northwest
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Vikings
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$6,159
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,190
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
14,575
WWU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 13,406
- Freshman Class
- 2,688
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 14,575
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 91%
- Graduate
- 9%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 91%
- Out-of-State
- 9%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 57%
- Men
- 43%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Asian
- 8%
- Caucasian
- 76%
- Latino
- 4%
- Other
- 10%
Students State Origin
- Washington
- 91%
- Colorado
- 1%
- Alaska
- 1%
- California
- 1%
- Oregon
- 1%
- Other
- 5%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%