Western Washington University
RCW 28B.35.050
Western Washington University is a dynamic, comprehensive institution with a student-centered undergraduate focus that is complemented by select graduate programs. The institution is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and community service - integral parts of an academic environment that inspires innovative learning and commitment to a purposed life for its students. The personalized teaching that is uniquely Western often includes hands on research with nationally recognized faculty and further prepares Western graduates to meet the ever changing needs of the state, nation and world.
Agency Mission
Western Washington University is a public comprehensive institution dedicated to serving the people of the state of Washington. Together our students, staff and faculty are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world, with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement.
| Request | 642,647,000 |
|---|---|
| Net change from current biennium | 61,446,000 Increase |
| Percent change from current biennium | 10.6% Increase |
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
| 2021-23 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | 2019-21 Actual | 2021-23 Estimated | 2023-25 Proposed | |
| 1,901,270 | 1,901,270 | General Fund - Federal | 3,555,567 | ||
| (21,672,000) | Inst of Hi Ed-Grants/Contracts Acct - Nonappropriated | 26,365,266 | 21,672,000 | 22,637,000 | |
| (83,081,000) | Inst of Hi Ed-Dedicated Local Acct - Nonappropriated | 59,301,658 | 83,081,000 | 69,437,000 | |
| (167,545,000) | Inst of HI ED-Operating Fees Acct - Nonappropriated | 190,053,195 | 167,545,000 | 176,238,000 | |
| Inst of Hi Ed-Stores Account - Nonappropriated | |||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-data Processing Acct - Nonappropriated | (85,547) | ||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-printing Account - Nonappropriated | 966,268 | 15,000 | |||
| Inst of Hi Ed-other Facilities Acct - Nonappropriated | 123,359 | ||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-motor Pool Account - Nonappropriated | |||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-associated Students - Nonappropriated | 6,393,257 | ||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-bookstore Account - Nonappropriated | 9,060,666 | ||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-Parking Account - Nonappropriated | 2,143,242 | ||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-other Enterprises - Nonappropriated | 18,287,133 | ||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-housing & Food Acct - Nonappropriated | 56,904,798 | ||||
| WWU License Plate Account - Nonappropriated | 57,666 | ||||
| G. Robert Ross Endowment Account - Nonappropriated | 27,384 | ||||
| Grant-In-Aid Scholarship/Fellowship - Nonappropriated | 40,599,163 | ||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-Student Loan Account - Nonappropriated | 2,135,391 | ||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-work Study Account - Nonappropriated | 1,100,022 | ||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-endowment Local Acct - Nonappropriated | 441,724 | ||||
| Inst of Hi Ed-Inst Financial Aid - Nonappropriated | 1,358 | ||||
| 175,750,000 | 19,000 | General Fund - State | 160,388,000 | 175,731,000 | 199,131,000 |
| (91,794,000) | State Building Construction Account - State | 91,794,000 | 120,363,000 | ||
| 1,424,000 | (17,396,000) | WWU Capital Projects Account - State | 1,384,250 | 18,820,000 | 19,291,000 |
| 13,831,000 | Education Legacy Trust Account - State | 13,831,000 | 13,831,000 | 13,831,000 | |
| 8,727,000 | Workforce Education Investment Acc - State | 5,243,000 | 8,727,000 | 20,206,000 | |
| Climate Commitment Account - State | 1,498,000 | ||||
| 201,633,270 | (379,567,730) | Total Appropriated Funds | 598,277,820 | 581,201,000 | 642,647,000 |
Non-Appropriated Funds
Capital Budget: Summary
| Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |
| HI ED Non-Proprietary Local Capital - Nonappropriated | 3,969,723 | ||||
| 73,983,730 | 73,983,730 | State Building Construction Account - State | 58,644,927 | ||
| 17,015,470 | 17,015,470 | WWU Capital Projects Account - State | 12,420,457 | ||
| 90,999,200 | 90,999,200 | Total Appropriated Funds | 75,035,107 | ||
Operating Budget: Program Summary
| Program Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Annual Total | 226,795,870 | 240,797,537 | 74,701,201 | 247,257,000 | 257,160,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| 17,885,142 | 4.0% | (144,623,198) | (31.4%) | 188,918,262 | 59.9% |
Employment Summary
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 Actual | 2021-22 Estimated | 2022-23 Estimated | 2023-24 Proposed | 2024-25 Proposed | |
| FTE Staff Years | 1,823.6 | 1,936.7 | 1,631.1 | 1,900.0 | 1,903.6 |
