Western Washington University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Western Washington admits most applicants, but its middle SAT and ACT ranges show that admitted students are still academically prepared. Since the school is test-optional and few students submit scores, consider sending yours if you are near the 1130 to 1320 SAT range or 22 to 30 ACT range.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Western Washington University facts and stats
Western Washington University enrolls about 13,752 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Western Washington has a freshman retention rate of 79%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 65%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17.5:1.
Bellingham, WA
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Key Western Washington University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 31
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
January 31
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Western Washington, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes to improve your superscore. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, target the September ACT or October SAT as the last fall retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Western Washington is a public university with in-state tuition of $7,488 and out-of-state tuition of $26,613. About 47% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $2,410. Submit the FAFSA by the January 31 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.
Out-of-state tuition at Western Washington is $26,613, while in-state tuition is $7,488, with room and board adding $17,653. About 47% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $24,228. Merit awards average $2,410, so families should compare scholarship offers against remaining costs. Average debt at graduation is $21,835.
Student life at Western Washington University
30% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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