Western Washington University, WA
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
82%
Tuition
in-state: $8,611, out-of-state: $20,963
Eligibility For Public Schools
Unknown
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#19 in Regional Universities West
Scholarships
Admission With Highest Honors
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1830
Description
Students ranking in the top 5% of our incoming freshmen class based on cumulative GPA and test scores are Admitted with Highest Honors and offered a merit scholarship. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.
James Michael Haskell Memorial Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1830
Description
Entering freshmen from Washington State who demonstrate an exemplary record of academic achievement as well as financial need may be eligible for a James Michael Haskell Scholarship. Awards are $2,500 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $10,000. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.
Lorraine M. Mortimer Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1830
Description
The Lorraine M. Mortimer Scholarship recognizes an entering freshman from Washington who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, financial need, a history of community-oriented activities, and potential for leadership at Western Washington University. The award covers tuition and fees for four years. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.
Oswald Hall And Henny Lund Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$6,800
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1830
Description
The Oswald Hall and Henny Lund Scholarship recognizes a new freshman with $6,800 per year for four years of study, for a total scholarship of $27,200. Selection criteria include outstanding academic achievement and financial need. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.
Western Achievement Award (waa)
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5000 to $6000
Required GPA
3.6
Required SAT
1180
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1830
Description
The Western Achievement Award is a competitive four-year merit scholarship for incoming freshmen who are not residents of Washington State. Selection for these scholarships is based on information provided in the application for admission, including cumulative GPA, ACT or SAT test scores and rigorous coursework.
Western Award For Excellence
Type
Competitive
Amount
$8,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1310
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1830
Description
The Western Award for Excellence is a highly competitive four-year merit scholarship for incoming freshman who are not residents of Washington state. The WAE is awarded based on academic performance, including cumulative GPA and standardized test scores. The WAE cannot be combined with the WAA, WUE or IAA scholarships. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.
Western Foundation Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1830
Description
The generous contributions of individuals and businesses in the greater Seattle area support multiple $2,000 Western Foundation Scholarships for new freshmen and transfers who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Recipients are eligible to study in any field of interest. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$9,200
Required GPA
3.9
Required SAT
1400
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1830
Description
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program reduces non-resident tuition to 150% of the in-state rate for four years of study and cannot be combined with other out-of-state scholarships. For the 2017-2018 academic year, tuition for a WUE recipient at Western will be approximately $9,200. The WUE is awarded to students who are residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah or Wyoming. The WUE Program is highly competitive. Selection for this scholarship his highly competitive, approximately, the top 10-15% of our incoming freshmen from participating states are granted this tuition waiver based on their academic performance.
Western Washington University Presidential Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,000-$6,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1830
Description
These highly competitive merit scholarships for incoming freshmen who are residents of Washington state are based on students' academic performance measured by both their high school grade point average and standardized test score (either ACT or SAT). Presidential Scholarships range from $1,000-$6,000 and are awarded for the freshman year. Roughly the top third of admitted freshmen are Admitted with Distinction or Honors and are considered for some level of Presidential Scholarship.
National Merit Scholarships
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1830
Description
Western Washington University recognizes National Merit Finalists with a guarantee of a minimum scholarship award combination of $10,000 across all university scholarships, distributed over four years of consecutive undergraduate study. To be eligible, National Merit Finalists must indicate Western Washington University as their first choice school on their Online Scholarship Application (OSA) with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by May 15.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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