Western Washington University
Western Washington University is a public institution in Bellingham, Washington, overlooking Bellingham Bay. Recognized for its environmental sciences, teacher education, and computer science programs, WWU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and holistic student development.
Acceptance rate
92%
Undergrad enrollment
13,600
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$70
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionEarly Action Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision Priority Deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| Financial AidPriority Financial Aid Deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| ScholarshipPriority Scholarship Deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| TransferFall Priority Transfer Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Regular Transfer Deadline | June 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
Describe one or more activities you have been involved in that have been particularly meaningful. What does your involvement say about the communities, identities or causes that are important to you?
Share a meaningful experience and how this has helped shape you in your preparation for college. This could be related to your passions, commitments, leadership experience, family or cultural background.
Topic of your choice. If you have written another essay that captures what you want the Admissions Committee to know about you, feel free to share it here.
The “Tell us More” essay is an opportunity for you to describe any special circumstances that created challenges or opportunities for you while in high school, and what you learned from those experiences.