Public Information & Accreditation AY 2025-2026
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)
- 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
- 94% Skills in applying planning methods and principles
- 82% Design skills
- 100% Writing and communications skills
- 94% Overall satisfaction with planning program
- 100% Program’s preparation for planning careers
| COMPREHENSIVE EXAM: JUNIOR / SENIOR COHORT | High Score | Low Score | Average Score | # Questions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Class | 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 | |
| Spring 2024 | 96% | 62% | 77% | 50 | |
| Spring 2025 | 90% | 52% | 78% | 50 | |
| Junior Class | 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 | |
| Spring 2024 | 80% | 46% | 65% | 50 | |
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 58% | 68% | 50 | |
2025-2026 Tuition and Fees
| Type of Student | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| In State Residents, per full-time academic year | $9,942 |
| Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year | $29,109 |
Student Retention Rate
| Student Retention Rate | Percent |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2024 and continued into fall 2025 | 97% |
Student Graduation Rate
| Student Graduation Rate | Percent |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students graduating within 6 years, entering class of 2019 (for accredited undergrad) | 89% |
Number of Degrees Awarded
| Degrees Awarded | Number |
|---|---|
| Number of degrees awarded for 2024-2025 Academic Year | 25 |
AICP Pass Rate
| AICP Pass Rate | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of bachelor’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who passed, graduating class of 2019 (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 2024 (Source: WWU Factbook) | 96% |
Western Urban Planners student club & Alumni Social Media links
WWU Urban Planners Student Club: Instagram Facebook
WWU UPSD Alumni: Facebook Group
Printable version of this information
UPSD National Accreditation - News
Planning Accreditation Board Western Washington University
WWU’s Urban Planning Program Granted National Accreditation
The Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Program's 2024 Strategic Plan
2024 PAB Appendix – Other Evidence
StudyUrbanPlanning.com: Your Guide to Planning Schools - WWU’s Profile
