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Western Washington University

College admissions information for Western Washington University.

General Information

Contact Information
516 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
www.wwu.edu
admit@wwu.edu
General Info:(360) 650-3430
Financial Aid:(360) 650-3470
Admissions:(360) 650-3440
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Type of Institution
Public, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
n/a
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

Western Washington University FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Dual Credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
12,979 (12,154 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
City: Small
Undergraduate Student Age
95% under 25, 12% over 25
Campus Housing
Yes

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
Click here to apply online
$50
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants8,0253,4324,593
Percent admitted747078
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time404239
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time000
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT230795
ACT55523
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading500610
SAT Math510610
ACT Composite2126
ACT English2027
ACT Math2026
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State $5,002 $4,737 $4,452
Out-of-State $15,550 $14,688 $13,839
Books and Supplies $924 $876 $780
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board $6,785 $6,524 $6,242
Other $3,084 $2,958 $3,408
Off Campus
Room and Board $6,852 $6,645 $6,273
Other $3,084 $2,958 $3,408
Off Campus with Family
Other $5,712 $5,505 $5,691
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
On Campus $15,795 $15,095 $14,882
Off Campus $15,862 $15,216 $14,913
Off Campus with Family $11,638 $11,118 $10,923
Out-Of-State
On Campus $26,343 $25,046 $24,269
Off Campus $26,410 $25,167 $24,300
Off Campus with Family $22,186 $21,069 $20,310
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

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