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At a glance
Location
Bellingham, Washington a city of 75,000, located 50 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia, and 90 miles north of Seattle.
Enrollment - Fall 2008
13,777 students; 94% undergraduates;
2,693 new freshmen, 887 new transfers
55% women, 45% men
19.1% students of color
Faculty and Class Size
629 full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty, 89% holding the highest degree in their fields; student faculty ratio is 19:1; 77% of classes have 30 or fewer students; 4% of classes have 75 or more students
Distribution of Degrees
Business and Economics 16%
Education 10%
Environmental Studies 5%
Fairhaven College 4%
Fine and Performing Arts 5%
General Studies 5%
Humanities and Social Sciences 43%
Sciences and Technology 12%
Retention and Graduation Rates
83% of the freshman class of 2007 returned in Fall 2008, and approximately 70% of all students who begin at Western graduate.
2009-10 Estimated Expenses
| WA Resident | Non-resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees | $6,150 | $17,200 |
| Room/Board | $8,100 | $8,100 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total* | $15,250 | $26,300 |
*Additional personal expenses and transportation costs will vary depending on the student.
More than 60 percent of Western students receive financial assistance.