Western Washington University

Name: Western Washington University Common Data Set 2025-26
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Common Data Set 2025-26

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Acceptance Rate

93.7%

Applications

12,222

Admitted

11,454

Enrolled

2,603

SAT Composite

1060-1310

SAT Math

490-630

SAT Reading

560-690

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

Certificate: X
Bachelor's: X
Postbachelor's certificate: X
Master's: X
Post-master's certificate: X
Doctoral degree research/scholarship: X
Doctoral degree – professional practice: X

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males (Males, FT): 1062
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males (Males, FT): 4022
All other degree-seeking: males (Males, FT): 4022
Total degree-seeking: males (Males, FT): 5084
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males (Males, FT): 16
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males (Males, FT): 5100
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males (Males, PT): 21
All other degree-seeking: males (Males, PT): 537
Total degree-seeking: males (Males, PT): 558
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males (Males, PT): 728
All other degree-seeking: males (Males, FT): 253
All other degree-seeking: males (Males, PT): 98
Total graduate Part-Time Students: males (Males, PT): 98
Total All Students: males (Males): 6179
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females (Females, FT): 1541
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females (Females, FT): 5305
All other degree-seeking: females (Females, FT): 5305
Total degree-seeking: females (Females, FT): 6846
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females (Females, FT): 30
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females (Females, FT): 6876
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females (Females, PT): 32
All other degree-seeking: females (Females, PT): 532
Total degree-seeking: females (Females, PT): 564
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females (Females, PT): 739
All other degree-seeking: females (Females, FT): 449
All other degree-seeking: females (Females, PT): 148
Total graduate Part-Time Students: females (Females, PT): 148
Total All Students: females (Females): 8212
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown (Unknown, FT): 32
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown (Unknown, FT): 84
Total degree-seeking: Unknown (Unknown, FT): 116
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown (Unknown, FT): 30
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown (Unknown, FT): 146
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown (Unknown, PT): 2
All other degree-seeking: Unknown (Unknown, PT): 13
Total degree-seeking: Unknown (Unknown, PT): 15
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: Unknown (Unknown, PT): 20
All other degree-seeking: Unknown (Unknown, FT): 2
All other degree-seeking: Unknown (Unknown, PT): 5
Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown (Unknown, PT): 5
Total All Students: Unknown (Unknown): 173
Nonresidents: 6
Hispanic/Latino: 361
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 65
White, non-Hispanic: 1755
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 34
Asian, non-Hispanic: 181
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 10
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 208
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 70
TOTAL: 2690
Nonresidents: 87
Hispanic/Latino: 1609
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 273
White, non-Hispanic: 8939
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 95
Asian, non-Hispanic: 792
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 37
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1043
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 308
TOTAL: 13183
Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT): 79.20
Nonresidents: 120
Hispanic/Latino: 1696
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 281
White, non-Hispanic: 9146
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 98
Asian, non-Hispanic: 806
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 38
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1062
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 362
TOTAL: 13609
Certificate/diploma: 81
Associate degrees: 2978
Bachelor's degrees: 2978
Postbachelor's certificates: 23
Master's degrees: 224
Post-Master's certificates: 3
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 3
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 10
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 716
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 418
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1945
Total: 3079
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 716
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 418
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1944
Total: 3078
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 359
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 239
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1274
Total: 1872
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 50
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 57
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 66
Total: 61
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 726
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 447
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1944
Total: 3117
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 725
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 446
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1943
Total: 3114
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 254
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 170
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 837
Total: 1261
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 122
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 87
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 391
Total: 600
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 274

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males): 4757
Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females): 7465
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males): 4431
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females): 7023
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males): 1062
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females): 1541
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males): 1062
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 5
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 30
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 18
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 18
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 14
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 12
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 2
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males, PT): 21
Total: 100.00
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 24
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 22
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 17
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 13
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 16
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 4
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, FT): 1541
Total: 100.00
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 25
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 21
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 17
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 13
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 16
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 4
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, PT): 32
Total: 100.00
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 12290
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 11517
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 2690
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 8588
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 8090
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 2285
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 3476
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 3327
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 395
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 217
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 91
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 10
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 9
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 9
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0
Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Considered
Recommendation(s): Considered
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered
Percent Submitting SAT Scores: 9
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1060
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1200
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1310
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 560
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 630
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 690
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 490
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 570
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 23
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 26
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 31
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 20
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 26
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 28
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 23
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 25
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 29

D. Transfer Admission

Males (Males): 16
Unknown (Unknown): 30

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Accelerated program: X
Cross-registration: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X
Other (specify):: X
Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
Humanities: X
Mathematics: X
Philosophy: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X

F. Student Life

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 14.4
Percent who live off campus or commute: 16.0
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0.3
Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 13.1
Percent who live off campus or commute: 70.2
Percent of students age 25 and older: 6.9
Average age of full-time students: 21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 21
Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Coed residence halls: X
Apartments for married students: X
Apartments for single students: X
Theme housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X
Other housing options (specify):: X

H. Financial Aid

Federal: 19822459
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 26933563
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 6086302
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 1770485
Total Scholarships/Grants: 54612808
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 30818212
Federal Work-Study: 1223501
Total Self-Help: 34231855
Parent Loans: 2282084
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 8730003
Athletic Awards: 439954
Federal: 21209
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 212347
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 2351824
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 1641358
Total Scholarships/Grants: 4226739
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 28618029
Total Self-Help: 28618029
Parent Loans: 9804779
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 13045240
Athletic Awards: 1416907
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT): 2635
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT): 2327
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT): 1255
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT): 1253
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT): 1223
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT): 1010
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT): 81
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 186
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 75.0
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 17934
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e (FT): 12496
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f (FT): 4301
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan (FT): 3628
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT): 12046
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT): 8138
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT): 5110
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT): 5085
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT): 4789
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT): 4173
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT): 242
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 682
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 76.0
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT): 18102
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e (FT): 11928
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f (FT): 5102
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan (FT): 4414
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 1898

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 655
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 133
C. Total number who are females: 326
D. Total number who are males: 329
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 60
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 564
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 77
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 11
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 3
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 318
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 47
C. Total number who are females: 192
D. Total number who are males: 126
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 8
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 123
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 157
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 22
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 16
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 973
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 180
C. Total number who are females: 518
D. Total number who are males: 455
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 68
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 687
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 234
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 33
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 19
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
2-9: 121
10-19: 479
20-29: 387
30-39: 189
40-49: 94
50-99: 156
100+: 34
Total: 1460
2-9: 13
10-19: 97
20-29: 143
30-39: 19
40-49: 1
50-99: 8
100+: 1
Total: 282

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

Natural resources and conservation: 13.9
Computer and information sciences: 6.3
Education: 15.2
Interdisciplinary studies: 25.3
Social sciences: 29.1
Visual and performing arts: 7.6
Business/marketing: 2.5
Natural resources and conservation: 5.7
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 1.1
Communication/journalism: 5.1
Computer and information sciences: 4.1
Education: 6.4
Engineering: 2.5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 2.9
English: 4.9
Liberal arts/general studies: 0.2
Biological/life sciences: 5.4
Mathematics and statistics: 1.7
Interdisciplinary studies: 10.9
Parks and recreation: 3.1
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.5
Physical sciences: 2.5
Psychology: 7.7
Social sciences: 9.5
Visual and performing arts: 6.0
Health professions and related programs: 5.1
Business/marketing: 10.2
History: 2.5