·Public University
Western Washington University (WWU) is a public university founded in 1893, located in Bellingham, Washington, amid the scenic beauty of the Puget Sound region and the Cascade Mountains. WWU offers bachelor's and master's degrees across the arts, sciences, business, and professional studies, and is recognized nationally for its academic quality, sustainability leadership, and vibrant campus community. The university's Victor E. Viking mascot embodies the Vikings' competitive spirit, and WWU competes in NCAA Division II athletics as a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). WWU's award-winning campus features state-of-the-art facilities and benefits from Bellingham's thriving outdoor recreation and arts culture, just 90 minutes from Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Serving approximately 14,000 students across its colleges of business, education, humanities, science, and fine arts, Western is committed to sustainability, equity, and preparing graduates for meaningful careers and lives.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$26,562
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $28,707
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
