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Western Washington University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
January 31, 2024
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Admissions Department
516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225-5996
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
3
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Considered if submitted
January 31
SAT Only
Considered if submitted
January 31
ACT Only
Considered if submitted
January 31
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not used if submitted
January 31
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not used if submitted
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing component
SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
516 High Street
Bellingham
WA
98225-5996
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 31, 2024
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins March 31
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 31
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
96% of 10,549 applicants were admitted
Women
96% of 6,574 applicants were admitted
Men
96% of 3,975 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,874 (28%) of 10,138 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,702 (27%) of 6,335 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,172 (31%) of 3,803 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
4%
3.75 - 3.99
27%
3.50 - 3.74
23%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
13.7%
2.00 - 2.49
1.6%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 585 average , 530-640 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
6%
Score of 600 - 700
41%
Score of 500 - 600
40%
Score of 400 - 500
12%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 613 average , 560-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
15%
Score of 600 - 700
46%
Score of 500 - 600
32%
Score of 400 - 500
6%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
25 average , 22-29 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
20%
Score of 24 - 29
45%
Score of 18 - 23
31%
Score of 12 - 17
4%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: 24
Score of 30 - 36
13.8%
Score of 24 - 29
48.9%
Score of 18 - 23
24.5%
Score of 12 - 17
12.8%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: 25
Score of 30 - 36
23.4%
Score of 24 - 29
36.2%
Score of 18 - 23
28.7%
Score of 12 - 17
11.7%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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