Public Information – AY 2022-2023
BA Urban Planning and Sustainable Development program
Department of Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy, Western Washington University
The Planning Accreditation Board requires this information be posted
Student Achievement
Student Achievement: Student-learning outcomes: Rated Good to Excellent (derived from assessment review and survey results)
- 100% Skills in legal, political, and procedural planning process
- 100% Theoretical and social justice considerations
- 100% Understanding and skills in conflict and collaboration
- 100% Skills in collaborative, uncertainty and diversity
- 100% Skills in applying planning methods and principles
- 88% Design skills
- 100% Writing and communications skills, overall satisfaction
- 100% Program’s preparation for planning careers
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM: JUNIOR / SENIOR COHORT | High Score | Low Score | Average Score | # Questions | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Senior Class | Spring 2017 | 93% | 75% | 88% | 30 |
Spring 2018 | 90% | 70% | 81% | 50 | |
Spring 2019 | 100% | 68% | 81% | 50 | |
Spring 2020 | 92% | 60% | 80% | 50 | |
Spring 2021 | 85% | 51% | 73% | 50 | |
Spring 2022 | 92% | 64% | 80% | 50 | |
Spring 2023 | 88% | 66% | 78% | 50 | |
Junior Class | Fall 2017 | 88% | 48% | 70% | 50 |
Spring 2018 | 84% | 50% | 66% | 50 | |
Fall 2018 | 80% | 56% | 69% | 50 | |
Fall 2020 | 98% | 29% | 72% | 50 | |
Fall 2021 | 80% | 50% | 66% | 50 | |
Fall 2022 | 82% | 52% | 70% | 50 | |
Fall 2023 | 83% | 24% | 66% | 50 |
2023-24 Tuition and Fees
2023-2024 | Tuition and Fees |
---|---|
In State Residents, per full-time academic year | $9,285 |
Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year | $27,852 |
Student Retention Rate
Student Retention Rate | Percent |
---|---|
Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2022 and continued into fall 2023 |
94% |
Student Graduation Rate
Student Graduation Rate | Percent |
---|---|
Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2019 |
50% |
Percentage of students graduating within 6 years, entering class of 2017 (for accredited undergrad) |
13% |
Number of Degrees Awarded
Degrees Awarded | Number |
---|---|
Number of degrees awarded for 2022-2023 Academic Year |
14 |
AICP Pass Rate
AICP Pass Rate |
Pass Rate |
---|---|
Percentage of master’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2019 |
N/A |
Percentage of bachelor’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who passed, graduating class of 2017 (for accredited undergrad) |
100% |
Employment
Employment | Percent |
---|---|
Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2022 |
86% |
Western Urban Planners student club & Alumni Social Media links
WWU Urban Planners Student Club: Instagram Facebook
WWU UPSD Alumni: Facebook Group