Western’s Fall 2022 First-Year Cohort is the Largest in WWU History

WWU also sees gains in Graduate School, Honors College enrollment

Recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Western Washington University’s fall enrollment is showing strong signs of a return to pre-pandemic levels with the largest incoming first-year cohort – 3,225 new students – in the institution’s 129-year history.

"As impressive as the first-year enrollment numbers may be, our goal is not simply to enroll more students," said WWU President Sabah Randhawa. “We also need to ensure that we address the disproportionate economic and health…