Loans can make financial sense when investing in a college education. Even at that, WWU urges students to minimize loans, pay attention to the interest rates and terms, and make sure they are appropriately sized for their potential income.

• The number of WWU students who graduate debt-free is on the rise and is currently at 35 percent.

• The average loan indebtedness for WWU graduates is $33,175; The average loan indebtedness nationally for all graduates is $39,400.