Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Public · 13,544 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,915 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,147 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $17,539 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $24,301 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,984 |
| All incomes (average) | $21,193 |
Sticker tuition: $9,582 in-state, $28,707 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Average SAT
- 1289
- Median ACT
- 26
- Students with Pell grants
- 21%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 65%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $62,569
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,500
- International undergrads
- 146 (1.1%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business10%
Social Sciences10%
Psychology8%
Education7%
Environmental Studies6%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Health & Nursing5%
Communications & Media5%
English & Literature5%
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