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- Western Washington University
ACT
22/28
SAT
1080/1280
Estimated Cost
$23,555
Financial Aid
$28,552
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About Western Washington University
Western Washington University (WWU or Western) is one of six public universities in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in Bellingham, and is the northernmost university in the contiguous United States. WWU was founded as the state-funded New Whatcom Normal School in 1893, succeeding a private school of teaching for women. Its current president is Sabah Randhawa, the former provost of Oregon State University.
Location
Located in Bellingham, Washington.
Western Washington University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#209 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Washington
#5 of 112
Best Automotive engineering technician Colleges & Universities in America
#1 of 59
Most Popular Majors
Out of 23 majors categories at Western Washington University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Western Washington University within four or six years.