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 |
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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 21,434 prospective students applied, and 16,247 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,812 enrolled in the school. 26,683 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,795 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $9,953 plus fees of $1,888. Washington State is ranked 290 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Washington State is rated within the top 36% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#290 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#87 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Washington
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Washington
#395 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1230 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 31, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
| Other Fees | $1,888 |
| Room and Board | $11,648 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,542 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,991 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
| Other Fees | $1,888 |
| Room and Board | $11,648 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,542 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,569 |
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% |
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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.