Western Washington University

Western Washington University Overview

Western Washington University is a public, state school in the urban setting of Bellingham, Washington. Western Washington College of Education was founded in 1893 and the school presently has around 15,125 students a year, which includes 14,019 undergraduates. Western Washington College of Education ensures on-campus housing for up to 4,372 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Western Washington College of Education for Fall 2023 is January 31. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should hear from Western Washington College of Education by March 31.

Student Involvement at Western Washington College of Education

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Western Washington College of Education's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Western Washington College of Education students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Western Washington College of Education, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Western Washington College of Education has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Western Washington College of Education on the Student Life page.

2022 Western Washington College of Education Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Overall Acceptance Rate	96%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	98%
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	98%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	16%
In-State Tuition	$7,761
Out-of-State	$25,668
Percent of Need Met	81%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$19,547

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Is Western Washington College of Education a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Western Washington College of Education offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Western Washington University

It is moderately difficult to get into Western Washington College of Education. Around 96% of applicants get into Western Washington College of Education each year. Last year, 10,549 students applied to Western Washington College of Education and 10,138 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Western Washington College of Education

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 80% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Western Washington College of Educationcome back their sophomore year. Around 67% of students who started at Western Washington College of Education earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Western Washington College of Education Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Western Washington College of Education directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Western Washington University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Western Washington College of Education's endowment was valued at $112.2 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $11,628 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Washington College of Education

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Western Washington College of Education meets 81% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $19,547 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $21,401 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Washington College of Education.

Based on this information, does Western Washington College of Education seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Western Washington College of Education a good school for you?

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Where is Western Washington University Located?

Western Washington College of Education is located in the city of Bellingham, Washington, in the suburbs of Seattle and Vancouver and BC Canada.

If you would like to see Western Washington College of Education for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Bellingham, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bellingham International.

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