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

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Education

Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Family Development

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Community 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:

(for football, basketball, and track & field).

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

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

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:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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