Western Washington University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Western Washington University has experienced a notable decline in its overall acceptance rate over the past few years. In 2023, the acceptance rate was 68.4% from a pool of 14,243 applicants, down from 92.6% in 2022 with 11,864 applicants, and 96% in 2021 with 10,580 applicants. The acceptance rates have generally been high in recent years, with figures consistently above 90% from 2020 to 2022, illustrating a shift in competitiveness among applicants as the university sees increasing application numbers. The pattern indicates growing selectivity, which may impact future applicant strategies.