Western Washington University Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$100
Acceptance Rate
91.31%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.48%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,223
SAT Scores
1,230
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,864 students have applied and 10,997 students have allowed to admit to Western Washington University (Acceptance rate: 92.69%). Western Washington's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.31 % where 3,223 students have finally enrolled out of 10,997 admitted students.
Western Washington acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Washington. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Central Washington University and Eastern Washington University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 89.18%).
Western Washington enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Washington. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 25.17%).
How to Apply to Western Washington University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Western Washington. Western Washington offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.wwu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.wwu.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | finaid.wwu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | tcc.ruffalonl.com/Western Washington University/Freshman-Students |
| Veterans Tuition | wwu.edu/veteranservices/ |
| Athletic | https://web1.ncaa.org/app_data/inst2015/1448.pdf |
| Disability Service | wwu.edu/drs/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Western Washington and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Western Washington University is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Western Washington University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,360). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University | 1,230 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,360 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Washington | 1,129 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Western Washington University, 371 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 650 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| Total | 1,130 | 1,250 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Western Washington University, 76 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 23 | 27 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 27 |
Western Washington Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Western Washington University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |