Western is the highest ranking public, Master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest according to Kiplinger’s Magazine
Western Washington University's ranked number 16 in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West. And don’t forget that the West is every state in the West including Texas and Oklahoma.
Western is ranked in the top 25 of the US News and World Report Rankings in the “A-plus Schools for B Students“. Where students “have a decent shot at being accepted and thriving – where spirit and hard work could make all the difference…” This is in keeping with a strong focus at Western on being a collaborative campus community where students can achieve aspirations while developing interests and talents.
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Match all of the rankings with an incomparable setting in one of the great parts of the world and a world class rugby program and you pretty much have it all.
You will get a quality education – WWU ranked 17th in the latest US News Regional Public Universities (West) category (here is the link to those rankings), a region that includes the thirteen states of the West and stretches from Texas and Oklahoma to the Pacific. Central Washington, by comparison, sits at #48 in the rankings. The many degree programs offered by WWU will satisfy the needs of every student who chooses WWU.
WWU is located on a stunning 215 acre campus in one of the most beautiful areas of the United States, Bellingham, Washington. Bellingham is the gateway to the San Juan Islands (all 192 of them) and is 90 miles north of Seattle. WWU is also only 55 miles south of one of the great cities in North America, Vancouver, British Columbia. Home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, host to a stop on the World Rugby 7’s, and the recreational opportunities in this corner of the world are unlimited.
WWU is located in one of the hotbeds for rugby in North America. The best rugby in Canada (and maybe on the Pacific Coast) is played in British Columbia so coming to WWU will give you the opportunity to play and learn from the best. The Chuckanut Bay Youth Program has produced numerous national level players in all age groups.
Western's Harrington Field provides one of the best full size rugby fields and facilities on the west coast.
Students interested in attending Western and playing rugby are encouraged to complete the application process early. Although the deadline for application for admission January 31, the earlier you complete the process the better since housing choices are dependent on when you submitted your application.
We can’t encourage you strongly enough to apply for each and every scholarship and grant that is available either through your high school counseling office, scholarship search sites, and the universities to which you applied.
During the application process to Western you will come across several scholarship opportunities… apply for all that you qualify for.
We would also encourage you to make use of your high school guidance counselors during this time as they are very experienced in making this sometimes confusing process easier for you. Your counselors are eager to help you succeed…use their knowledge and expertise.
If you need to call Financial Aid you can do so by dialing: 360 650 3470
Rugby is a team sport that is played with passion and respect. We work hard to foster camaraderie and leadership to create a welcoming environment for all players.
