Public Information & Accreditation

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)

  • 92% 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
  • 84% Skills in applying planning methods and principles
  • 48% Design skills
  • 100% Writing and communications skills, overall satisfaction
  • 100% Program’s preparation for planning careers
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM: JUNIOR / SENIOR COHORT  High ScoreLow ScoreAverage Score# Questions
Senior ClassSpring 201890%70%81%50
Spring 2019100%68%81%50
Spring 202092%60%80%50
Spring 202185%51%73%50
Spring 202292%64%80%50
Spring 202388%66%78%50
Spring 202496%62%77%50
Junior ClassSpring 201884%50%66%50
Fall 201880%56%69%50
Fall 202098%29%72%50
Fall 202180%50%66%50
Fall 202282%52%70%50
Fall 202383%24%66%50
Spring/Fall 202480%52%66%50

 

2024-2025 Tuition and Fees

2024-2025Tuition and Fees
In State Residents, per full-time academic year$9,582 
Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year $28,707

Student Retention Rate

Student Retention RatePercent
Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2023 and continued into fall 202483%

Student Graduation Rate

Student Graduation RatePercent
Percentage of students graduating within 6 years, entering class of 2018 (for accredited undergrad)89%

Number of Degrees Awarded

Degrees AwardedNumber
Number of degrees awarded for 2023-2024 Academic Year22

AICP Pass Rate

AICP Pass RatePass Rate
Percentage of bachelor’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who passed, graduating class of 2018 (for accredited undergrad) 100%

Employment

EmploymentPercent
Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 202391%

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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