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Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA

Costs

  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $22,096
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    42%
  • Average Aid Package
    $24,228
  • Financial Aid Application Due
    January 31

Tuition

Average Net Price$22,096 per year
Your net price is a college’s cost of attendance minus the grants and scholarships you receive. The net price you pay for a particular college is specific to you because it’s based on your personal circumstances and the college’s financial aid policies. Use the college’s Net Price calculator for the most accurate estimate of your net price.
Average Net Price by Household Income

<$30k

$11,416 per year

$30-48k

$12,741 per year

$48-75k

$16,177 per year

$75-110k

$21,581 per year

$110k+

$25,698 per year

Sticker Price

In-State Tuition

$8,523 per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,690 per year

Other Costs

Housing

$15,832 per year

Books and Supplies

$1,224 per year

Personal Expenses

$1,908 per year

Transportation

$2,682 per year

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Financial Aid

Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA.

Distribution Details

  • Students Receiving Financial Aid

    42%

  • Freshmen With Need and Received Financial Aid

    97%

  • Percent of Need Met

    76%

Aid Package Details

  • Average Aid Packages Awarded

    $24,228

  • Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award

    Scholarships and grants don’t need to be paid back.

    $12,626

  • Need-Based Loan Amount

    Loans must be paid back.

    $4,335

  • Non-Need-Based Aid

    $2,358

  • Debt at Graduation

    The typical amount of loans a student must pay back.

    $21,835

Tuition Guarantee Plans

Tuition at time of first enrollment guaranteed only to students making advance payment

Financial Aid Dates

Dates are subject to change, so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college website.
Application DueJan 31

The last day to apply for financial aid or turn in related paperwork.

Priority Application DueJan 31

Applications received prior to this date will be given the strongest consideration. Still apply for financial aid if you don’t make this due date.

Notification DateMar 20

When students receive a letter with the amount and types of aid the college is offering.

Response DueMay 1

The deadline for students to respond to the college’s aid offer.

Next Steps

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

Phone number
(360) 650-3470

Note: College profiles are based primarily on information supplied by the colleges themselves through participation in College Board's BigFuture College Profiles higher education data collection portal, with some data provided via federal and state agencies. Costs, dates, policies, and programs are subject to change, so please confirm important facts with college admission personnel.