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Western Washington University
- 516 High St
- Bellingham, WA 98225
- OPEID College Code: 00380200
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- General Phone: (360) 650-3430
- President: Karen W Morse
- Website: www.wwu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 14,276
- College Mascot: Vikings
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.wwu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,767 | 5,083 | 8,850 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,570 (68%) | 3,877 (76%) | 6,447 (73%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,098 (43%) | 1,488 (38%) | 2,586 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,438 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | 657 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 60%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 40% | 14% | 14% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,351 | $3,107 | $3,418 | $2,049 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Number in Default | 32 | 29 | 41 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,529 | 2,654 | 2,556 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,291 | $5,002 | $4,737 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,365 | $15,550 | $14,688 |
| Books and Supplies | $963 | $924 | $876 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,087 | $6,785 | $6,524 |
| Other Expenses | $3,003 | $3,084 | $2,958 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,152 | $6,852 | $6,645 |
| Other Expenses | $3,003 | $3,084 | $2,958 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,739 | $3,084 | $5,505 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,344 | $15,795 | $15,095 |
| Out of State | $27,418 | $26,343 | $25,046 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,409 | $15,862 | $15,216 |
| Out of State | $27,483 | $26,410 | $25,167 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,993 | $11,638 | $11,118 |
| Out of State | $20,067 | $22,186 | $21,069 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,276 Undergraduate: 13,099 Graduate: 1,177
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,316 Female: 7,960
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,865 Female: 7,234
- Graduate Gender Male: 451 Female: 726
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,653 Part-Time: 1,623
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,986 Part-Time: 1,113
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 667 Part-Time: 510
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 93 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 317 | 2% |
| Black | 357 | 3% |
| Asian | 1,177 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 520 | 4% |
| White | 10,998 | 77% |
| Unknown | 814 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 84 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,472 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,669 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,929 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,030 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 351 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 233 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 300 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 202 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,927 | 1,574 | 353 |
| Faculty Status | 769 | 539 | 230 |
| Tenured Faculty | 384 | 368 | 16 |
| Graduate Assistants | 241 | - | 241 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 749 | 520 | 229 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 236 | 223 | 13 |
| Other Professionals | 462 | 396 | 66 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 480 | 435 | 45 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 149 | 117 | 32 |
| Skilled Crafts | 70 | 68 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 150 | 149 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,433 (505) | $63,469 (306) | $58,302 (199) |
| Professor | $74,394 (167) | $76,191 (112) | $70,734 (55) |
| Associate Professor | $60,133 (173) | $60,826 (107) | $59,010 (66) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,941 (116) | $52,816 (65) | $50,826 (51) |
| Instructor | $46,584 (12) | $44,928 (3) | $47,135 (9) |
| Lecturer | $43,584 (37) | $42,738 (19) | $44,477 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,971 (15) | $57,083 (6) | $61,896 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $62,199 (12) | $60,515 (4) | $63,041 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,219 (2) | $50,219 (2) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $52,737 (1) | - (-) | $52,737 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,076 (520) | $63,147 (312) | $57,970 (208) |
| Professor | $74,394 (167) | $76,191 (112) | $70,734 (55) |
| Associate Professor | $59,534 (185) | $60,418 (111) | $58,207 (74) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,757 (118) | $52,466 (67) | $50,826 (51) |
| Instructor | $46,584 (12) | $44,928 (3) | $47,135 (9) |
| Lecturer | $43,572 (38) | $42,738 (19) | $44,407 (19) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,123,251 | $628,352 | $494,899 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 421 | 207 | 214 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 415 | 204 | 211 |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 129 | 62 | 67 |
| Football | 96 | 96 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Rowing | 64 | - | 64 |
| Soccer | 51 | 24 | 27 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $64,186 | $49,825 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $32,901 | $21,509 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Rowing | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 67% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 64% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 53% |
| Black | 51% |
| Asian | 69% |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| White | 68% |
| Unknown | 66% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 29% |
| 5 Years | 61% |
| 6 Years | 67% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 29 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 80 | 66 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 10 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 42 | 42 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 11 | 36 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 9 | 22 |
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