What SAT score do you need for Western Washington University? (Middle 50%: 1060–1310)
First-year students at Western Washington University who sent an SAT scored 1060–1310, with a median of 1200 (Common Data Set 2025–26). Western Washington University admits 93% of applicants.
Where your score lands at Western Washington University
First-year students who sent an SAT: 1060–1310, median 1200
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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Western Washington University by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 93%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 1060–1310
- Median SAT
- 1200
- About on the ACT
- 20–28
- Sent an SAT
- 9%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2025–26; admit rate from it or IPEDS
Western Washington University admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 42%, from 9,933 in 2015 to 14,115 in 2024, and Western Washington University's admit rate went from 82% to 93%.
- 82%
- 93%
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| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,115 | 13,162 | 93% |
| 2023 | 14,243 | 13,005 | 91% |
| 2022 | 11,864 | 10,997 | 93% |
| 2021 | 10,580 | 10,167 | 96% |
| 2020 | 10,219 | 9,556 | 94% |
| 2019 | 10,513 | 9,502 | 90% |
| 2018 | 11,124 | 9,751 | 88% |
| 2017 | 11,244 | 9,534 | 85% |
| 2016 | 10,519 | 8,743 | 83% |
| 2015 | 9,933 | 8,183 | 82% |
In fall 2024, 3,019 of the 13,162 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at Western Washington University
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 1010Far reachHold
- 1010–1050ReachHold
- 1060–1190TargetHold
- 1200–1300TargetSend
- 1310 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
Western Washington University SAT sections, ACT and GPA
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 | 630 |
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 630 | 690 |
| SAT total | 1060 | 1200 | 1310 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 26 | 31 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 9% sent an SAT and 2% sent an ACT. Common Data Set 2025–26.
- Average high school GPA
- 3.42
- 99% of new students reported one
Western Washington University cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $21,193
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $62,569
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 15,170
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like Western Washington University
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- KansasLawrence, KS · 93% admitted1100–1290, median 1190
- Utah State UniversityLogan, UT · 92% admitted1090–1310, median 1190
- Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC · 90% admitted1140–1270, median 1200
- Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA · 90% admitted1120–1270, median 1190
- University of MaineOrono, ME · 97% admitted1060–1280, median 1190
- University of South DakotaVermillion, SD · 99% admitted1145–1260, median 1200
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Sources
- Western Washington University Common Data Set 2025–26
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- Western Washington University website
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