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Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,272

Acceptance Rate

91%

Graduation Rate

66%

Annual Tuition

$9,286

At a Glance

Total Students

13,574

Retention Rate

80%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

28%

Median Debt

$18,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Western Washington University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 91.3%. The university has a student population of 13,574. The average in-state tuition is $9,286. The median debt for graduates is $18,500, and 28.2% of students receive financial aid.

Graduation rates at Western Washington University are 65.5%, with a retention rate of 79.7%. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $35,723, which increases to $45,272 after five years and $62,569 after ten years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$36k

1 YEAR

$45k

5 YEARS

$63k

10 YEARS

Top 51% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Western Washington University alumni earn a median salary of $35,723. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $45,272. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $62,569. The median debt for graduates is $18,500.

Western Washington University has a student body of 13,574 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 91.3% and a graduation rate of 65.5%. The retention rate is 79.7%. The in-state tuition is $9,286, and 28.2% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA 98225-9008

Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, Washington. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Western Washington University has an acceptance rate of 91.3%.