Western Washington University
(WWU)
About
Western Washington University is a public university in Bellingham, Washington, United States. The northernmost university in the contiguous United States, WWU was founded in 1893 as the state-funded New Whatcom Normal School, succeeding a private school of teaching for women founded in 1886. The university adopted its present name in 1977.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 3 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,882
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 2,154
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Western Washington University?
Western Washington University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1501+, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =1,499.
When was Western Washington University founded?
Western Washington University was founded in 1893.
What are the top subjects at Western Washington University?
Top subjects at Western Washington University include: Earth & Marine Sciences, Education & Training, Psychology.
Where is Western Washington University located?
Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, United States.