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Western Washington University: Music Ranking 2024

Western Washington UniversityRanked
346
in the USA
Western Washington University is a medium-sized public college offering a number of disciplines along with music programs and located in Bellingham, Washington. This school is operating since 1983 and is currently offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 5 music programs.

Western Washington University is quite expensive - tuition price varies around $29,000 per year. If you are seeking a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Washington listing.

Recent data analysis showed that Western Washington University area is dangerous: the school is reported to have a very bad rating for on-campus crime.

Based on 59 evaluation criteria, Western Washington University music program ranks #346 Music School (out of 1451; top 25%) in USA and #6 Music School in Washington. Major competing music colleges for this school are University of Washington Seattle and Washington State University in Pullman. See the details about all twelve competing music schools and available music majors and minors below.

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School ranking:

#6 Music School in Washington
#12 Music School in the Northwest
#346 Music School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

#4 Music Pedagogy Program in Washington
#5 Music History & Literature Program in Washington
#5 Music Theory & Composition Program in Washington
#6 Music Performance Program in Washington
#6 General Music Program in Washington

Regional Ranking

#8 Music Theory & Composition Program in the Northwest
#8 Music History & Literature Program in the Northwest
#9 Music Pedagogy Program in the Northwest
#11 Music Performance Program in the Northwest
#12 General Music Program in the Northwest

National Ranking

#120 Music Theory & Composition Program in USA

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You might be interested in alternative options to get accepted at Western Washington University:
Art Programs - ranked top 15% in USA
Dance Programs - ranked top 45% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 25% in USA
Also, see how Western Washington University is ranking among graduate schools in Washington.

Contact information:

Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
Phone: (360) 650-3000
Website: www.wwu.edu

Location map:

Western Washington University Location Map

Music majors:

Bachelor's degree

General Music
General Music Performance
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition

Master's degree

General Music

Local competitors:

University of Washington Seattle - Music School Ranking
University of Washington Seattle

Seattle, WA, 34 music programs

Washington State University - Music School Ranking
Washington State University

Pullman, WA, 4 music programs

Portland State University - Music School Ranking
Portland State University

Portland, OR, 9 music programs

Central Washington University - Music School Ranking
Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA, 16 music programs

Oregon State University - Music School Ranking
Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR, 3 music programs

Seattle University - Music School Ranking
Seattle University

Seattle, WA, 4 music programs

University of Puget Sound - Music School Ranking
University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA, 7 music programs

Pacific Lutheran University - Music School Ranking
Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA, 2 music programs

Pacific University - Music School Ranking
Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR, 5 music programs

Eastern Washington University - Music School Ranking
Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA, 5 music programs

Western Oregon University - Music School Ranking
Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR, 12 music programs

Gonzaga University - Music School Ranking
Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA, 2 music programs

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