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Western Washington University SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1150-1390. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 24-31. Western Washington University admitted 93% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1150-1390
ACT middle 50%
24-31
Acceptance rate
93%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
13,544

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Western Washington University?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1390 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Western Washington University's SAT submitters; 1150 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 75% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Western Washington University?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Western Washington University SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing590660710
SAT Math560620680
SAT total (estimated)115012801390
ACT composite242831

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 710 in Reading and Writing but 680 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1289.

Testing policy

Does Western Washington University require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Western Washington University told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Western Washington University's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Western Washington University

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$9,582
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$28,707
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$21,193
First-year retention rate
79%
Graduation rate within 6 years
65%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$62,569

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Colleges with similar score ranges

The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleTN · SAT 1200-1370The University of Texas at DallasTX · SAT 1160-1410University of DelawareDE · SAT 1190-1370CUNY Hunter CollegeNY · SAT 1100-1420CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNY · SAT 1100-1400University of North Carolina WilmingtonNC · SAT 1230-1340

Similar colleges in Washington

University of Puget SoundSAT 1170-1380Gonzaga UniversitySAT 1190-1380DigiPen Institute of TechnologySAT 1150-1400Seattle UniversitySAT 1200-1430Whitworth UniversitySAT 1090-1330The Evergreen State CollegeSAT 1035-1253

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FAQ

Western Washington University admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Western Washington University?

Western Washington University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1150 and 1390 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1390 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1150 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Western Washington University?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 24 to 31, with a median of 28. Scoring 31 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Western Washington University require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Western Washington University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Western Washington University's admissions website before you apply.

What is Western Washington University's acceptance rate?

Western Washington University admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].