More selective than 6% of Washington colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Western Washington University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Western Washington University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Western Washington University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 710 |
| SAT math | 560 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1150 | 1390 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Western Washington University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | 590–710 | 560–680 | 24–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | 570–690 | 540–660 | 23–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Western Washington University compared with other Washington colleges?
Western Washington University has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University | 83% | 62% | $24,488 |
| 11 | Washington State University | 87% | 61% | $14,971 |
| 12 | Whitworth University | 90% | 71% | $26,534 |
| 13 | Saint Martin's University | 90% | 52% | $28,119 |
| 14 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91% | 65% | $12,319 |
| 15 | Central Washington University | 91% | 54% | $18,476 |
| 16 | Eastern Washington University | 91% | 43% | $13,886 |
| 17 | Western Washington University | 93% | 65% | $21,193 |
| 18 | The Evergreen State College | 96% | 41% | $24,319 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Washington colleges →
Who enrolls at Western Washington University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Western Washington University admissions questions
What is the Western Washington University acceptance rate?
Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,005 of 14,243 applicants were admitted.
Does Western Washington University require the SAT or ACT?
Western Washington University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Western Washington University?
The middle 50% of Western Washington University enrolled first-year students scored 1150–1390 on the SAT and 24–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Western Washington University?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,184 of 13,005).
Is Western Washington University getting harder to get into?
Western Washington University accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Western Washington University overview