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-learning outcomes: Rated Good to Excellent (derived from assessment review and survey results)

  • 80% Skills in legal, political, and procedural planning process
  • 93% Theoretical and social justice considerations
  • 95% Understanding and skills in conflict and collaboration
  • 100% Skills in collaborative, uncertainty and diversity
  • 95% Skills in applying planning methods and principles
  • 88% Design skills
  • 98% Writing and communications skills, overall satisfaction
  • 95% Program’s preparation for planning careers

Comprehensive Exam: Junior / Senior Cohort

Class Quarter High Score Low Score Average Score # Questions
Senior Class Spring 2017 93% 75% 88% 30
Senior Class Spring 2018 90% 70% 81% 50
Senior Class Spring 2019 100% 68% 81% 50
Senior Class Spring 2020 92% 60% 80% 50
Senior Class Spring 2021 85% 51% 73% 50
Senior Class Spring 2022 (pending)        
Junior Class Fall 2017 88% 48% 70% 50
Junior Class Spring 2018 84% 50% 66% 50
Junior Class Fall 2018 80% 56% 69% 50
Junior Class Fall 2020 98% 29% 72% 50
Junior Class Fall 2021 80% 50% 66% 50
Junior Class Fall 2022 82% 52% 70% 50

Academic Year 2022-23 Tuition & Fees

In State Residents, per full-time academic year (tuition, additional required fees): $8,967

Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year (tuition, additional required fees): $ 26,874

Student Admissions – Fall admits

Admissions 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Student applications received 21 39 22 25 19 31
Number of students accepted 20 32 21 25 19 25
Acceptance rate 95% 82% 95% 100% 100% 80%

Student Retention Rate

Student Retention Rate Percent
Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2021 and continued into spring 2022 100%
Number Students Enrolled in Program Fall 2021 / 2022 Fall 2021: 48 / Fall 2022: 49

Student Graduation Rate

Student Graduation Rate Percent
Percentage of students graduating within 6 years, entering undergraduate class of 2016 100%

Number of Degrees Awarded

Degrees Awarded  
Number of degrees awarded for AY 2021 - 2022 22

AICP Certification

Certification Percent
Percentage of BA graduates taking AICP exam within 5 years who pass, graduating class of 2016 25%

Employment

Employment Percent
Percentage of fulltime graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2021 Est. 70%

Social Media

WWU Urban Planners Student Club Facebook Page

WWU Urban Planners Post Graduate Student Facebook Page

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