Academic Life at Western Washington University

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Western Washington University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Western Washington University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

With 17 students per faculty member, Western Washington University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 69% of instructors full time, Western Washington University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Western Washington University can choose from 76 majors with reported graduates spanning 21 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Western Washington University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Western Washington University.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Western Washington University:

• Looking for flexibility? Western Washington University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,453 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (79% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further at Western Washington University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Western Washington University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Western Washington University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Western Washington University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at Western Washington University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Western Washington University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies