Western Washington University
- Public
Western Washington University: international tuition 27,717 USD per year, one-year total cost 54,419 USD, acceptance rate 93.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
WWU offers merit-based IAA scholarships to first-year international students, up to about $10,000 per year, selected from the admission application and renewable with a 3.0 GPA. The pages do not describe need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 93.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 590–710, Math 560–680, ACT 24–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 54,419 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. Health insurance is 1,502 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Western Washington University?
International tuition is 27,717 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 54,419 USD.
Does Western Washington University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. WWU offers merit-based IAA scholarships to first-year international students, up to about $10,000 per year, selected from the admission application and renewable with a 3.0 GPA. The pages do not describe need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does Western Washington University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Western Washington University?
The acceptance rate is 93.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says the IAA is decided from the admission application with no extra form, but no short quote states both the international audience and merit, so this stays Unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions for international applicants ignore ability to pay; they only require a financial declaration and proof of funds for the visa.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention no CSS Profile or separate international aid form; only a Declaration of Financial Responsibility to prove funds is required, so this is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
First-Year International Achievement Award (IAA)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The quoted sentence describes merit scholarships for international students in general and does not name the First-Year IAA, so it cannot confirm eligibility for that specific award.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority deadline for admission application (date not stated on page)
Transfer International Achievement Award (IAA)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The quoted sentence describes merit scholarships for international students in general and does not name the Transfer IAA, so it cannot confirm eligibility for that specific award.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority deadline for admission application (date not stated on page)
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts are needed, and an evaluation from an approved organization may also be required.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiYou must complete the financial declaration and submit financial documents from a bank, sponsor or other organization.Required
- EssaysiThe essay is not required but helps the committee get to know you better.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action application deadline, Fall Quarter (EA)Applicationin17days
- First-year application deadline, Spring QuarterApplication+78 days
- Regular Decision application deadline, Fall Quarter (RD)Application+108 days
- Last day to commit by submitting the enrollment confirmation formOther+198 days
Credit for exams
Credits from AP (together with IB and Cambridge International) can total at most 45; this page gives no minimum score.
Credits from IB (together with AP and Cambridge International) can total at most 45; this page gives no minimum score.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data