Bellingham, WA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 91%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,513 | 9,502 | 3,116 | 90% |
| 2020 | 10,219 | 9,556 | 2,494 | 94% |
| 2021 | 10,580 | 10,167 | 2,874 | 96% |
| 2022 | 11,864 | 10,997 | 3,222 | 93% |
| 2023 | 14,243 | 13,005 | 3,184 | 91% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,939 of 8,623 women and 5,039 of 5,586 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Western Washington University has an acceptance rate of 91% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 13,005 of 14,243 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
14,243 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,184 enrolled.
No. Western Washington University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 91%.