WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- 516 High St
- Bellingham, WA 98225
- OPEID College Code: 00380200
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- General Phone: (360) 650-3000
- President: Bruce Shepard
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 14,575
- College Mascot: Vikings
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- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.wwu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,959 | 5,660 | 9,619 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,744 (69%) | 4,245 (75%) | 6,989 (73%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,158 (42%) | 1,530 (36%) | 2,688 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,526 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | 675 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | 490 | 590 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 68%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 41% | 15% | 15% | 38% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,496 | $4,080 | $3,662 | $2,596 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 43 | 31 | 32 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,923 | 2,293 | 2,529 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,159 | $5,535 | $5,291 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,159 | $5,535 | $5,291 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,190 | $17,166 | $16,365 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 | $969 | $963 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,393 | $7,712 | $7,090 |
| Other Expenses | $3,177 | $2,973 | $3,003 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,393 | $7,446 | $7,152 |
| Other Expenses | $3,177 | $2,973 | $3,003 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,051 | $2,973 | $2,739 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,749 | $17,189 | $16,347 |
| In-State | $18,749 | $17,189 | $16,347 |
| Out of State | $29,780 | $28,820 | $27,421 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,749 | $16,923 | $16,409 |
| In-State | $18,749 | $16,923 | $16,409 |
| Out of State | $29,780 | $28,554 | $27,483 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,230 | $9,261 | $8,993 |
| In-State | $10,230 | $9,261 | $8,993 |
| Out of State | $21,261 | $20,892 | $20,067 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,575 Undergraduate: 13,396 Graduate: 1,179
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,445 Female: 8,130
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,005 Female: 7,391
- Graduate Gender Male: 440 Female: 739
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,991 Part-Time: 1,584
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,313 Part-Time: 1,083
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 678 Part-Time: 501
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 114 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 348 | 2% |
| Black | 398 | 3% |
| Asian | 1,244 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 669 | 5% |
| White | 11,016 | 76% |
| Unknown | 786 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 87 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,824 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,728 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,895 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,023 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 336 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 187 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 294 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 191 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,980 | 1,559 | 421 |
| Faculty Status | 841 | 546 | 295 |
| Tenured Faculty | 388 | 365 | 23 |
| Graduate Assistants | 192 | - | 192 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 808 | 513 | 295 |
| Primarily Instruction | 808 | 513 | 295 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 67 | 66 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 365 | 320 | 45 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 740 | 660 | 80 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 330 | 275 | 55 |
| Skilled Crafts | 64 | 64 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 139 | 139 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,503 (513) | $69,536 (292) | $62,495 (221) |
| Professor | $81,186 (167) | $83,781 (108) | $76,436 (59) |
| Associate Professor | $65,890 (169) | $66,825 (101) | $64,502 (68) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,723 (125) | $57,233 (60) | $54,329 (65) |
| Instructor | $47,509 (50) | $47,202 (21) | $47,730 (29) |
| Lecturer | $40,843 (2) | $40,843 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,503 (513) | $69,536 (292) | $62,495 (221) |
| Professor | $81,186 (167) | $83,781 (108) | $76,436 (59) |
| Associate Professor | $65,890 (169) | $66,825 (101) | $64,502 (68) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,723 (125) | $57,233 (60) | $54,329 (65) |
| Instructor | $47,509 (50) | $47,202 (21) | $47,730 (29) |
| Lecturer | $40,843 (2) | $40,843 (2) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,008,657 | $390,845 | $617,812 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 39% | 61% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 301 | 135 | 166 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 297 | 135 | 162 |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 145 | 85 | 60 |
| Golf | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Rowing | 28 | - | 28 |
| Soccer | 48 | 23 | 25 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $49,121 | $58,938 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $37,812 | $30,537 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 21 | 7 | 14 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Rowing | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 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: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 69% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 66% |
| Female | 71% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 53% |
| Black | 67% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 70% |
| Unknown | 58% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 35% |
| 5 Years | 63% |
| 6 Years | 69% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 20 | 42 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 17 | 29 |
| Liquor Related | 49 | 80 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 15 | 9 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 21 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 5 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
