In fall 2000, the faculty-student ratio was 20.8 to 1. Student Quality Applicants to Western are among the most academically prepared in the Pacific Northwest with freshman GPA at 3.44. Average GPA for 1998 Western graduates was 3.15. Community Connecting students to each other, the campus, and the greater community are priorities at Western. Campus Ambiance Western Washington University is large enough to offer tremendous choice in academic programs, people to meet, and things to do, yet small enough not to be lost in the crowd.
Students describe Western as a friendly, welcoming community with an engaging academic environment.
The beauty of the campus and surrounding area contribute to satisfaction with the Western experience. The Seattle Times Academic Focus Western is committed to providing a high quality liberal arts education. Undergraduates benefit from faculty mentorship and research opportunities frequently reserved for graduate students at other universities. Western also offers students the opportunity to participate in exceptional learning experiences including Huxley College of Environmental Studies, Fairhaven College's interdisciplinary concentrations, combined majors, such as manufacturing management, and cutting-edge technology programs supported by the business community. Now in its 10 th year, the Ethnic Student Center provides support for those of like cultures and a means for all members of the campus community to learn about cultures other than their own.