What Western Washington costs
Western Washington University charges $9,582 a year in published tuition and fees for Washington residents, about $4,791 a semester, and $28,707 a year for students from other states, about $14,354 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $30,359 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $18,373 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Western Washington University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Western Washington
For fall 2024, Western Washington University received 14,115 applications and admitted 13,162 students, and 3,019 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1150 and 1390.
What Western Washington students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Western Washington University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 234 |
| Creative Writing | 120 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 113 |
| Sociology | 111 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 109 |
| Environmental Science | 107 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 100 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 99 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Western Washington
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- California State University, Chico, Chico, California: 13,631 undergraduates
- California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California: 12,538 undergraduates
- University of Washington–Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington: 4,185 undergraduates
- Missouri State University–Springfield, Springfield, Missouri: 13,313 undergraduates
- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana: 13,988 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Western Washington University's acceptance rate? 93.2% for fall 2024: 13,162 of 14,115 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Western Washington University? $9,582 a year for in-state students and $28,707 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Western Washington University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Western Washington University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Western Washington University? About 13,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Western Washington University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1150–1390.
What is the campus setting at Western Washington University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Western Washington University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Western Washington University