Western Washington University
516 High StreetBellingham, WA 98225
http://www.wwu.edu
From the Blogosphere
- Contents of 1912 time capsule at <b>WWU</b> remain a mystery - Local <b>...</b>
- WTA approves extension of <b>WWU</b> student bus pass contract - Local <b>...</b>
- <b>WWU</b> receives record number of freshmen applications for fall 2012 <b>...</b>
- Century-old <b>WWU</b> time capsule remains a mystery - Top Stories <b>...</b>
- <b>WWU</b> student club to host religious discussion - Local News <b>...</b>
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public institution |
| Year Founded | 1893 |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Undergrad Students | 13,002 |
| Endowment | 30,059,846 |
| Application Deadline | March 1 |
| Application Fee | 50 |
| Selectivity | Selective |
| Application Deadline | March 1 |
| Tuition | 5,003 in-state, 15,550 out-of-state |
| Room/Board | 6,785 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Microsoft, Boeing, Washington school systems, Bank of America, KPMG LLP, Moss Adams, Starbucks, T-Mobile, SAFECO, Maxim, Macy's, Weyerhauser, Wells Fargo, various government agencies. |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training, other |
| Museums | Western Gallery of Art, Viking Union Gallery of Art, Planetarium, Environmental Studies Building, Natural History Collection, Herbarium (Botany) |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
| Museums | Western Gallery of Art, Viking Union Gallery of Art, Planetarium, Environmental Studies Building, Natural History Collection, Herbarium (Botany) |
| Periodical Subs | 4,806 |
| # of Books | 1,402,135 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | 55% |
| within one year | N/A |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | N/A |
| Students in sororities | N/A |
| Campus Size | 215 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 25% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (86%), apartments for married students (0%), apartment for single students (14%) |
| Popular Events | Parent's Weekend, Red Square Info Faire, Earth Day, Take the Night March, Kappa Karnival. |
| Nearest Airport | Bellingham (5), Seattle (100) |
| Nearest Train | Bellingham (2) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra |
| Number of Organizations | 163 |
| # of fraternities | 0 |
| # of sororities | 0 |
| Students in fraternities | N/A |
| Students in sororities | N/A |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Western Front (bi-weekly) |
| Honor Societies | Golden Key International Honor Society; The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Bahai Campus Association, Campus Christian Fellowship, Hillel of WWU, Latter Day Saints Student Association, Additional organizations can be found on the WWU website |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, MEChA, Native American Student Union, International Students Club, Vietnamese Student Assn. Additional organizations can be found on the WWU website, Associated Students |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Over 250 programs/clubs available. |
