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Washington State University

Washington State University is a large, public institution located in Pullman, wa. Founded in 1890, Washington State University offers undergraduate degrees in 334 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

21,923 undergraduates

$12,997 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Washington State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 85.4%

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Average high school GPA 3.44

Application fee $70

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Washington State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

15 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology

Education and Teaching

Health and Medical Professions

Public Policy and Administration

Business and Management

Engineering and Technology

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Psychology, General

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Social Sciences, General

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Mechanical Engineering

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,997

Additional expenses

Room & board $13,131

Books & supplies $762

Other expenses $3,642

Cost of attendance* $30,532

Average financial aid package $15,270

Estimated cost $15,262 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,073

Additional expenses

Room & board $13,131

Books & supplies $762

Other expenses $3,642

Cost of attendance* $46,608

Average financial aid package $15,270

Estimated cost $31,338 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Washington State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,923, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

26,490

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

58%

African American %

Hispanic American %

16%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Washington State University, students love their Panhellenic Association - Sororities, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

French Administration Building, Pullman, WA 99164

5093353564

https://wsu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Panhellenic association - sororities

Interfraternity council - fraternities

Student entertainment board

International students council

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Washington State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Washington State University?

Washington State University is located in Pullman, wa.

What is the acceptance rate at Washington State University?

The acceptance rate for Washington State University is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for Washington State University?

The average high school GPA for Washington State University students was 3.44.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Washington State University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Washington State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $122,128.

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