Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1150–1390

Median ~1270

Acceptance rate

93%

Enrollment

13,544

ACT middle 50%

24–31

How Western Washington State College compares

The ~1270 SAT midpoint ranks #80 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 2 in WA.
Its 93% acceptance rate is more selective than 6% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 30 points toward Reading and Writing (590 Math vs 620 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($62,569) are $497 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $19,125 more per year than in-state students ($28,707 vs $9,582).

National SAT rank

#80 of 197

SAT rank in WA

#2 of 2

More selective than

6% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$497

What the numbers say about Western Washington State College

The reported middle 50% spans 240 points, from 1150 to 1390. A planning score near or above 1430 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 620 Reading and Writing and 590 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 93% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 65% completion rate and $62,569 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$9,582

Tuition (out-of-state)

$28,707

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$62,569

4-year completion rate (150% time)

65%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1150 and 1390. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1430 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1390 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1270 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1150 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1390

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1150–1380

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1150

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Western Washington State College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of Oregon	Eugene, OR	1130–1360	88%
Michigan State University	East Lansing, MI	1180–1360	85%
Rollins College	Winter Park, FL	1160–1370	48%
George Mason University	Fairfax, VA	1160–1360	87%
Bryant University	Smithfield, RI	1190–1330	65%
Mercer University	Macon, GA	1160–1350	69%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Western Washington State College?

Western Washington University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1150–1390, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1430 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Western Washington State College's acceptance rate?

Western Washington University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 93%.

How much does it cost to attend Western Washington State College?

In-state tuition is approximately $9,582 and out-of-state is approximately $28,707. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Western Washington State College test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Western Washington University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: wwu.edu