Western Washington University

If you are considering submitting an application to Western Washington College of Education, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 31 and the application fee is $65.

Students who apply to Western Washington College of Education for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than March 31.

Western Washington College of Education Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Western Washington College of Education's admissions stats.

Western Washington College of Education 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Mean SAT Score	1197
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	16%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

Western Washington University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Western Washington University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 31
Regular Decision	Yes	January 1	March 31

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Want to Apply Early to Western Washington College of Education?

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Western Washington College of Education does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Western Washington College of Education will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 31.

Western Washington College of Education accepts about 98% of early action applicants and 96% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Western Washington College of Education admitted 2,659 of the 2,713 who applied early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Western Washington University Admissions

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How To Get Into Western Washington University

It is moderately difficult to get into Western Washington College of Education. Western Washington College of Education evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Western Washington College of Education accepted 96% of students, approximately 10,138 of the 10,549 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Western Washington College of Education, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Western Washington University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Western Washington College of Education

Western Washington College of Education has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Western Washington College of Education?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Western Washington College of Education

Wondering what factors are considered by Western Washington College of Education during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Western Washington College of Education for more information on admission factors.

Western Washington College of Education Application Requirements

To apply to Western Washington College of Education, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Western Washington College of Education's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Western Washington College of Education?

Students admitted to Western Washington College of Education have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Western Washington College of Education considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Western Washington College of Education is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 16% of Western Washington College of Education's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Western Washington College of Education?

To be competitive with other Western Washington College of Education applicants, you should strive to score between 1100 and 1310 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Western Washington College of Education 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1310 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Western Washington College of Education student is 1197.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Western Washington College of Education students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Western Washington College of Education students scored 670 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Western Washington College of Education?

To be most competitive at Western Washington College of Education, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Western Washington College of Education's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Western Washington College of Education students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Western Washington University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Western Washington College of Education.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by May 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Western Washington College of Education during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Western Washington College of Education Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Western Washington College of Education?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Western Washington College of Education.

Does Western Washington College of Education accept transfer credits?

✅ Western Washington College of Education accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Western Washington College of Education accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Western Washington College of Education accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Western Washington College of Education?

❌ No, Western Washington College of Education is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Western Washington College of Education's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Western Washington College of Education is 96%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Western Washington College of Education?

❌ Western Washington College of Education does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Western Washington College of Education?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Western Washington College of Education was 98% in 2021.

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