WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

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Western Washington University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Bellingham, WA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

516 High St
Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
Main Phone: (360) 650-3430
Web Site: www.wwu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 12,874 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.1% of students attend full-time, while 0.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 930 male students and 1,296 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.8% of the student body, while females made up 58.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (3)%, Asian (7)%, and Native American (2)%.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 74.4% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 490. One quarter of students scored at least 610.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 500 or higher. One fourth of students scored 600 or higher.

Degree Levels

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Western Washington University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Western Washington University is accredited regionally by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges (NWASC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Western Washington University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Financial Flexibility

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 13,259
In-State, Living With Family:$ 9,741
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 21,458

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:Recommended (but not required):Neither Required Nor Recommended:

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