Public Information – AY 2022-2023

BA Urban Planning and Sustainable Development program

Department of Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy, Western Washington University

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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

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