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Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,272

Acceptance Rate

91%

Graduation Rate

66%

Annual Tuition

$9,286

At a Glance

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Total Students

13,574

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Retention Rate

80%

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Faculty Ratio

17

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Financial Aid

28%

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Median Debt

$18,500

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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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 students is $18,500, and 28.2% of students receive financial aid.

The university's graduation rate is 65.5%, and its retention rate is 79.7%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $35,723. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,272, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $62,569.

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 reaches $62,569. The median debt for students 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

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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%.