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

www.wwu.edu

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%