Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.42
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Western Washington University (WWU or Western) is a public university in Bellingham, Washington, United States. It was established in 1893 as the state-funded New Whatcom Normal School, succeeding a private teachers' school founded in 1886. The university adopted its present name in 1977. WWU offers bachelor's, master's and select doctoral degrees. In fall 2024, there were 14,710 students, including 13,752…
- Rankings
#65 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #65 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #282 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #285 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #289 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #1740 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
516 High Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225-9008
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