Western Washington University is a public university in Bellingham, Washington. The northernmost university in the contiguous United States, WWU was founded in 1893 as the state-funded New Whatcom Normal School, succeeding a private school of teaching for women founded in 1886. In 1977, the university adopted its present name.
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
10,219
Acceptance
94%
Graduation Rate
68%
Median SAT Score
1170
Median ACT Score
25
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$7,377
Fees (in-state)
$1,131
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$50,600
Employed
89%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
15K
Under-Grads
14K
Graduates
1K
Where will you be attending?
Location
516 High Street, Bellingham WA 98225-9008
On Campus Crime Rates
Property Crime
9 per 100K
Violent Crime
0 per 100K
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
55 per 100K
Violent Crime
3 per 100K
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Who are Western Washington University's Most influential alumni?
Western Washington University 's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Communications, and Anthropology
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