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WWU ranks #1 for best value among Washington regional universities
Western Washington University ranked No. 1 for best value among regional universities in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 22.
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Western Washington University ranked No. 1 for best value among regional universities in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 22.
Western climbed 17 places to No. 24 in Best Value Schools among all regional universities in the West, placing it ahead of its public regional masters-granting university peers in the Pacific Northwest. The recognition highlights two priorities for students and families choosing a college: academic quality and affordability.
U.S. News’ Best Value Schools rankings consider academic quality alongside the cost of attendance after need-based scholarships and grants.
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Western Washington University →Source publication: Sep 22, 2026
Source checked: Sep 26, 2026
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