Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1150 and 1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 26
Popular programs at Western Washington University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 220 | |
| 2 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 209 | |
| 3 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 151 | |
| 4 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 136 | |
| 5 | Sociology. | 117 | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 116 | |
| 7 | Marketing. | 116 | |
| 8 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 104 | |
| 9 | Special Education and Teaching. | 101 | |
| 10 | Human Services, General. | 95 | |
| 11 | Political Science and Government. | 90 | |
| 12 | Communication and Media Studies. | 81 | |
| 13 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 79 | |
| 14 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 75 | |
| 15 | Economics. | 74 | |
| 16 | History. | 72 | |
| 17 | Journalism. | 68 | |
| 18 | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 67 | |
| 19 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 66 | |
| 20 | Accounting and Related Services. | 66 |
Showing top 20 of 70 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Western Washington University?
Western Washington University has an acceptance rate of 93% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Western Washington University?
Admitted students at Western Washington University typically score between 1150 and 1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Western Washington University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Western Washington University is approximately $21,193 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Western Washington University?
4-year graduation rate data for Western Washington University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
