Western Washington University College Portrait
Western Washington University516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225-9009
360-650-3440
Learn More
- Students
Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend WWU.
- Admissions
See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at WWU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.
- College Costs & Financial Aid
Learn about costs to attend WWU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.
- College Cost Estimator
Estimate your cost to attend WWU in a few simple steps.
- Classes and Campus Life
Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at WWU.
- Student Experiences
Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at WWU – inside and outside the classroom.
- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at WWU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at WWU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at WWU.
Western Washington University
First-Time, Full-Time Students
| Description | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Graduated from Western Washington University with 4-year degree | 0.0% | 0.9% | 4.2% | 39.7% | 67.1% | 72.5% |
| % Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.6% | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| % Graduated with 2-year degree | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Total % Graduated | 0.2% | 1.2% | 6.2% | 45.1% | 76.0% | 83.3% |
| % Enrolled at Western Washington University | 98.7% | 85.3% | 74.8% | 37.3% | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| % Enrolled at other 4-year institutions | 0.0% | 5.5% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| % Enrolled at other 2-year institutions | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Total % Enrolled | 99.0% | 95.1% | 87.6% | 47.5% | 16.1% | 7.8% |
| Student Success & Progress | 99.2% | 96.3% | 93.8% | 92.6% | 92.1% | 91.1% |
First-Time, Full-Time Transfer Students
| Description | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Graduated from Western Washington University with 4-year degree | 0.4% | 27.7% | 64.8% | 74.9% | 78.4% | 79.0% |
| % Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 4.4% | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| % Graduated with 2-year degree | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Total % Graduated | 3.7% | 30.4% | 68.8% | 80.6% | 85.7% | 87.0% |
| % Enrolled at Western Washington University | 94.6% | 57.2% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| % Enrolled at other 4-year institutions | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| % Enrolled at other 2-year institutions | 0.2% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Total % Enrolled | 95.1% | 62.7% | 23.6% | 9.5% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Student Success & Progress | 98.8% | 93.1% | 92.4% | 90.1% | 89.8% | 90.2% |
