by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science from WWU in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WWU does not offer an online option for its biological science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 104 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 67 |
| Sustainability Science | 32 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 22 |
| Data Science | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.