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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