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Western Washington University

Q: Is Western Washington University closing?

This profile does not establish that Western Washington University is closing. One category of public evidence currently meets the tracker’s display rules. Review the dated source before drawing conclusions.

Bellingham, WA 98225-9008 · Public · Predominantly bachelor

Quick answer

Is Western Washington University closing?

This profile does not establish that the college is closing. One category of public evidence currently meets the tracker’s display rules. Review the dated source before drawing conclusions.

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Undergraduates13,574

3-year enrollment↓3.9%

5-year enrollment↓9.9%

Evidence categories1

Public evidence timeline2025-11-01

Workforce reductionAbout 100 positions eliminated

Approximately 60 filled and 40 vacant positions since fall 2024. Evidence: Official institutional record.

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Identifiers

UNITID 237011
OPEID8 00380200

Interpretation

This profile organizes descriptive evidence. It is not a rating, closure forecast, or guarantee of institutional stability. Repeated events in one category do not multiply review priority.

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