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Western Washington University Nursing Programs

Western Washington University is a public institution located in Bellingham, WA. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Western Washington University Rankings

Western Washington University has earned the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#10 of 19	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#52 of 71	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#229 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Western Washington University?

Contact information for Western Washington University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
Phone:	3606503000
Website:	wwu.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.wwu.edu/
Financial Aid:	finaid.wwu.edu/

How Do I Get Into Western Washington University?

You can apply to Western Washington University online at: admissions.wwu.edu/apply

Western Washington University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Western Washington University

These are the things Western Washington University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Western Washington University?

Western Washington University maintains an acceptance rate of 93%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 23% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Western Washington University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 710. Math scores were between 560 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1150 to 1390. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Western Washington University ranged between 24 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Western Washington University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,635	5,222	93%
Women	8,423	7,888	94%

Can I Afford Western Washington University?

The average net price after aid at Western Washington University is $18,680. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,240
In-State Fees	$1,342
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,365
Out-of-State Fees	$1,342
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,582
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$28,707

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at Western Washington University receive some form of financial aid (3,112 students).

Approximately 58% of students at Western Washington University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,066 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,165.

Student Loan Debt

29% of Western Washington University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,951 per year.

Western Washington University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,159 students enrolled at Western Washington University. Western Washington University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 13,574 undergraduate students at Western Washington University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Washington University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	787
Black or African American	257
Hispanic	1,533
White	9,311
American Indian/Alaska Native	81
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	27
Two or More Races	1,140
Non-Resident	135

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Western Washington University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Washington	2,498
Oregon	91
California	86
Colorado	74
Alaska	30

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Western Washington University Graduate Student Diversity

947 of Western Washington University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Western Washington University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Washington University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	46
Black or African American	10
Hispanic	91
White	657
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	58
Non-Resident	28

Online Learning at Western Washington University

Western Washington University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,294 undergraduate students at Western Washington University took at least one online class — of those, 159 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 127 students took at least one online class and 67 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Western Washington University

Western Washington University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Western Washington University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.