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Western Washington University, or WWU, is one of the state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in Washington, United States. The US News (2007 edition) ranked Western Washington University 2nd in the public, master's universities (west) category and 18th in the west (both public and private). The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
WWU’s sports teams are nicknamed the Vikings. The university's mascot is the Viking. WWU is a NCAA Division II member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. They won the first three GNAC All-Sports Championships and are ranked 31st among the 225 NCAA II schools in the United States.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Western Washington University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 610.
Western Washington University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 14,276 students at the school (as of 2007).
Western Washington University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Western Washington University values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Washington University
516 High St
Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
General Phone: (360) 650-3430
http://www.wwu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,147 | general studies, English, sociology, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, creative writing, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 441 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, operations management, international business, MIS, human resources, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 280 | special ed, secondary teaching, science teaching, English teaching, adult education, educational administration, math teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 260 | human services, child development |
| Therapy And Counseling | 224 | psychology, community health services, child psychology, counseling psychology, psychobiology |
| Science | 182 | biology, chemistry, geology, biochemistry, cell biology, physics, biological and physical sciences, marine biology, ... |
| Media | 149 | communication studies, journalism, journalism courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 138 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, vocational counseling |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 123 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Engineering Technician | 77 | industrial tech, plastics engineering tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 57 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 53 | computer and info science |
| Design | 47 | design and visual communication, industrial design, graphic design |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 46 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 40 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 30 | multimedia, photography, printmaking, drawing |
| Music | 29 | music, music performance, music theory and composition, music history and theory |
| Fine Arts | 19 | painting, art history and criticism, sculpture, ceramics, textile arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | philosophy |
| Engineering | 7 | archeology |
| 3 | ||
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Washington University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,036 | 109 |
| Master's degree | 335 | 35 |
In 2007, Western Washington University had a total enrollment of 14,276 students (13,287 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 92% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 77 % |
Western Washington University offers campus housing for 3,962 of its 13,287 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bellingham, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,850 | 6,447 | 73% | 2,586 | 40% |
| Men | 3,767 | 2,570 | 68% | 1,098 | 43% |
| Women | 5,083 | 3,877 | 76% | 1,488 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,291 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,365 |
| Room and board | $ 7,087 |
| Room charge | $ 4,573 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,514 |
| Books and supplies | $ 963 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,003 |
Financial Aid:
Western Washington University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380200)
Western Washington University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 220 | 129 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 62 | 58 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 30 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $60,515 | 8 | $63,041 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $57,083 | 9 | $61,896 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 112 | $76,191 | 55 | $70,734 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 107 | $60,826 | 66 | $59,010 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 65 | $52,816 | 51 | $50,826 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,928 | 9 | $47,135 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 19 | $42,738 | 18 | $44,477 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 306 | $63,469 | 199 | $58,302 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 95 | 86 | 181 |
| Football | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Track | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 66 | 80 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Computer Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Canadian Studies
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Journalism, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Washington University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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