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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 122 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 196 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 188 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from WWU. This makes it the #182 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 196 english language & literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 22 |
WWU does not offer an online option for its english language & literature 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.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in english language & literature from WWU in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Western Washington University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 143 |
| General English Literature | 70 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 394 |
| Communication & Journalism | 149 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 136 |
| History | 74 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 31 |
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