On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Western Washington University provides special learning opportunities to students including Study Abroad and Weekend/Evening College. Western Washington University offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) for both undergraduate and graduate level courses. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.

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Room & Board Plan

Western Washington University has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 4,196 the average room costs is -$1. It offers the meal plan and its average costs is -$1. The combined charge for room and board is $14,691.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Western Washington University
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity4,196
Average Room Costs-$1
Meal Plan
Meals per Week-
Average Meal Costs-$1
Combine charge for romm and board$14,691

On-campus Student Services

Western Washington University provides 4 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers, and On-campus day care for students.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Western Washington University
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Washington University offers 4 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and Study Abroad, and Weekend/Evening College, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Western Washington University
Distance LearningUndergraduate, Graduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate, Graduate
Online Degree ProgramsUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Western Washington University offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Credit for military training.
Services and Programs for Veterans at Western Washington University
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Western Washington University. It has 2 branches and independent libraries with total 1,519,957 collection. 818,716 physically printed books/media and 701,241 electronical resources are served for their students.
Library Services at Western Washington University
Physical facilities2 branches and independent libraries
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 1,519,957
  • Total Physical collection: 818,716
  • Total Electronic collection: 701,241
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

Western Washington is a member of Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Total 431 students play for athletic teams at Western Washington University - 212 men and 219 women players. For popular college sports, there are 30 basketball players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Western Washington University campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Western Washington University
SportsMenWomenConference
Basketball1812Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Golf97NCAA Division II (without football)
Rowing032NCAA Division II (without football)
Soccer2523NCAA Division II (without football)
Softball020NCAA Division II (without football)
Track and Field160109NCAA Division II (without football)
Volleyball016NCAA Division II (without football)

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023