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Students attend Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, a small city. The school is a public institution. Western Washington University degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in physical science, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 620.
Western Washington University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 14,247 students at the school (as of 2005).
Western Washington University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Washington University
516 High St
Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
General Phone: (360) 650-3430
Admissions Phone: (360) 650-3440
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 650-3470
http://www.wwu.edu
Western Washington University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,052 | English, general studies, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, history, creative writing, political science, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 448 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, operations management, international business, human resources, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 285 | child development, human services |
| Education And Teaching | 284 | secondary teaching, special ed, adult education, science teaching, English teaching, secondary school administration, physical education teaching, college student counseling, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 227 | psychology, community health services, child psychology, counseling psychology |
| Science | 181 | geology, chemistry, cell biology, biological and physical sciences, biology, biochemistry, marine biology, call and molecular biology, ... |
| Media | 137 | communication studies, journalism, journalism courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 127 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, vocational counseling |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 89 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Engineering Technician | 70 | industrial tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 63 | computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 49 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 38 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 36 | multimedia, photography, printmaking, drawing |
| Music | 33 | music, music performance, music theory and composition, music history and theory |
| Design | 33 | industrial design, design and visual communication, graphic design |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 28 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 24 | art history and criticism, painting, textile arts, sculpture, ceramics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 20 | philosophy |
| Engineering | 15 | archeology |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Washington University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,888 | 105 |
| Master's degree | 360 | 31 |
In 2005, Western Washington University had a total enrollment of 14,247 students (13,270 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 91% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Western Washington University offers campus housing for 3,853 of its 13,270 (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 | 8,643 | 5,776 | 67% | 2,383 | 41% |
| Men | 3,664 | 2,298 | 63% | 1,012 | 44% |
| Women | 4,979 | 3,478 | 70% | 1,371 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 650-3440
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,737 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,688 |
| Room and board | $ 6,524 |
| Room charge | $ 4,263 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,261 |
| Books and supplies | $ 876 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,958 |
Financial Aid:
Western Washington University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 650-3470
Western Washington University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 106 | $69,519 | 44 | $65,536 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 105 | $56,619 | 58 | $53,376 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 58 | $48,392 | 41 | $48,154 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $41,777 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 22 | $39,865 | 19 | $38,147 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 292 | $58,356 | 165 | $53,357 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 103 | 82 | 185 |
| Football | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Track | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 58 | 69 |
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
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
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
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
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
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Journalism, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
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 liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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