Western Washington University
Western Washington University is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in an urban area, in Bellingham.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 15,915 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,114 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,522 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 81%). Every year 69% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Western Washington State College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,879, and fees were $1,304. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,391 and $1,304 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students15,915 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate81% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 35 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 75 miles radius of Western Washington University
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Bellingham Technical College
2 miles away |
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Whatcom Community College
4 miles away |
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Skagit Valley College
22 miles away |
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Peninsula College
61 miles away |
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Edmonds Community College
64 miles away |
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Cascadia College
69 miles away |
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University of Washington-Bothell Campus
69 miles away |
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North Seattle College
72 miles away |
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology
73 miles away |
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
75 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 03/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
85%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1080 to 1280 |
| ACT | 22 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $100 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $229/credit | |
| In State Students | $229/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $713/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $330/credit | |
| In State Students | $330/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $685/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,305 | $10,305 | $32,085 |
| ADN | 70 | $16,030 | $16,030 | $49,910 |
| BSN | 125 | $28,625 | $28,625 | $89,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $16,500 | $16,500 | $34,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 81% of Western Washington University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 22% | $4,147 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $363 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $6,276 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 60% | $3,932 |
| Federal Student Loans | 41% | $5,437 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $12,427 |
$16,117
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,226 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,708 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,342 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,493 |
| Over $110,000$21,222 |
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Student Population
14,968
Undergrads
947
Graduates
9,062
Women
6,853
Men
91%
Full-time
9%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
72% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
8% |
|
Asian |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
