Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Pullman, Washington |
| Online | wsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Pullman, Washington, Washington State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 21,198 prospective students applied, and 16,947 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,191 enrolled in the school. 25,976 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,183 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $10,202 plus fees of $1,968. Washington State is ranked 310 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Washington State is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Washington State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#310 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#101 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Washington
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Washington
#354 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1210 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
| Other Fees | $1,968 |
| Room and Board | $11,848 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,542 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,520 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
| Other Fees | $1,968 |
| Room and Board | $11,848 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,542 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,463 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Engineering | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236939 IPEDS survey data for Washington State University.
Current students may use the Washington State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.