Western Washington University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,170,
with a gender distribution of 43 percent male students
and 57 percent female students. At this school, 26 percent of the students live
in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and
74 percent of students live off campus. In sports, Western Washington University is part of the NCAA II.
Student body
Enrollment
Total undergraduate enrollment
15,170
Total graduate enrollment
951
Full-time degree-seeking students
13,840
Part-time degree-seeking students
1,231
Non-degree-seeking students
0.7%
Average age of full-time students
21
Average age of all undergraduates
21
Undergraduates who are first generation
27%
Region from which most U.S. students come
Pacific (91%)
International students
1.1%
Number of countries represented by international students
35
Countries most represented by international students
China17%
Japan16%
Vietnam10%
Saudi Arabia10%
South Korea10%
Canada8%
Degree-seeking student gender distribution
Degree-seeking women57%
Degree-seeking men43%
Degree-seeking student diversity
White71%
Hispanic9%
Two or more races9%
Asian6%
Black2%
International1%
Unknown1%
American Indian0%
Pacific Islander0%
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Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members
1.2%
Clubs & organizations
Student Clubs & Organizations
Registered clubs and organizations
230
Student activities
Choral groups
Musical theater
Concert band
Dance
Jazz band
Pep band
Drama/theater
Opera
Symphony orchestra
Radio station
Literary magazine
Student government
Campus ministries
Student newspaper
Model UN
Music ensembles
Student film society
International student organization
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Honor societies
Alpha Kappa Psi
American Choral Directors Association
Collegiate DECA
National Society of Black Engineers
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
National Society of Leadership and Success
WWU Accounting Society
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Religious organizations
Alpha Omega Campus Ministry
Campus Christian Fellowship
Episcopal Campus Ministry
International Justice Mission at WWU
Latter-Day Saint Student Association
Muslim Students' Association
Reformed University Fellowship
Hillel of WWU
The INN University Ministries
Lutheran Campus Ministry
The Wesley Club at WWU
Western Washington University Pagans
WWU Catholic Newman Center
Queer Christian Club
Young Life
Ratio Christi at WWU
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Minority and international student organizations
Japanese Student Association
Black Student Union
Arab Student Association
Asian Student Association
Native American Student Union
Latinx Student Union
Mixed Identity Student Organization
Chinese Student Association
Khmer Student Association
Oceanic Student Association
MECHA
Queer and Trans People of Color
Blue Group
South Asian Student Association
African Caribbean Club
Vietnamese Student Association
Filipino American Student Association
Korean Student Association
Western Hmong Student Association
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Other organizations
Over 230 programs/clubs available
Greek Life
Fraternities with chapter houses
0
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Independent100%
In fraternity0%
Sororities with chapter houses
0
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Independent100%
In sorority0%
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC
Not offered
Events
Popular Campus Events
Annual Drag Show
TEDx WWU
Fall Info Fair
Luau
Viking Union Late Night
Earth Day
Lawnstock (spring outdoor concert)
Fall Family Open House
Red Square Info Fair
Kappa Karnival
Fall & Spring Outdoor Films
Back 2 Bellingham Weekend
Endfair
Parents Weekend
Scholars Week
Late Night @ the Rec Center
Justice Speaks Series
Take Back the Night March
Really Big Weekend
TechTonic
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Housing
General Housing Information
Housing available to students
Yes
Campus housing available for all unmarried students regardless of year
Yes
School provides assistance in finding off-campus housing if on-campus housing is not available
Yes
Students required to live in school-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing
FreshmenNo
SophomoresNo
JuniorsNo
SeniorsNo
Students on campus during weekends (on average)
-
Students living on- and off-campus
Students who live off-campus74%
Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing26%
Types of campus housing available
Residence Hall Information
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing buildings
18
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access
100%
Residence hall breakdown
Double units83%
Triple units/suites15%
Single units2%
Residence Information for Specific Groups
Special housing for international students available
Yes
Disabled-student housing available
Yes
Sports
Contact Information
Athletic director
Steve Card
Athletic director phone number
(360) 650-3489
Athletic director email
mailto:steve.card@wwu.edu
Athletic director/department website
https://wwuvikings.com/
NCAA/NAIA Intercollegiate Varsity Sports
Collegiate athletic association
NCAA II
Collegiate athletic conference
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Scholarship Sports
Sports
Men's
Women's
Basketball
Crew (lightweight)
Cross country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track and field (indoor)
Track and field (outdoor)
Volleyball
Nonscholarship Sports
Sports
Men's
Women's
Basketball
Crew (lightweight)
Cross country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track and field (indoor)
Track and field (outdoor)
Volleyball
Club Sports (intercollegiate)
Sports
Men's
Women's
Baseball
Crew (heavyweight)
Crew (lightweight)
Equestrian
Fencing
Ice hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing (alpine)
Swimming
Tennis
Ultimate frisbee
Volleyball
Water polo
Wrestling
Intramural/recreational sports
Sports
Men's
Women's
Basketball
Golf
Racquetball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
