Bellingham, WA · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $8,967 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $26,873 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,691 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,086 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $26,158 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $18,373 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $7,785 less than the sticker price — about 30% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (4) | Track & Field (191), Soccer (27), Basketball (17), Golf (11) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (124), Soccer (29), Rowing (27), Softball (21), Volleyball (19), Basketball (14), Golf (8) |
| Softball conference | Great Northwest |
| Head softball coach | Sheryl Gilmore |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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