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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

Washington State Admission Requirements

Pullman, Washington

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Chances of getting into Washington State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
86%
Admission Difficulty for Washington State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Washington State and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Washington State is 86%.  It ranks #13 in Washington for lowest rate of acceptance. Washington State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 15,607 out of 18,197 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 53 percent on standardized admission tests. Washington State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Washington State application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jan 31.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Washington State University.

Washington State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1020-1210
Applicants Submitting SAT 
85%
SAT Scores for Washington State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1020
SAT Scores for Washington State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1210
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Washington State University?

Washington State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into Washington State University score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1020-1210.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Washington State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1210 and Above Good >92%
1115 to 1210 Avg + 86%-92%
1020 to 1115 Avg - 76%-86%
925 to 1020 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 925 Low <63%
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Washington State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
26%
ACT Scores for Washington State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Washington State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Washington State?

Washington State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

Washington State regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Washington State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >92%
23 to 26 Avg + 86%-92%
20 to 23 Avg - 76%-86%
17 to 20 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 17 Low <63%
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Washington State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.5
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Washington State University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Washington State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Washington State University was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #15 in Washington for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Washington State accepts 86% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Washington State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.6% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 24.8% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 21.8% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.2% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.1% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.3% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Washington State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 10,798 7,399 18,197
Accepted 9,396 6,211 15,607
Acceptance Rate 87% 84% 86%
Enrolled 2,233 1,774 4,007
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 29% 26%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 31, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 31, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Washington State University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Washington State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Washington State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Washington State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Washington State University prefer SAT or ACT?

85% of students submit their SAT scores to Washington State. 26% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Washington State University?

86% of those who apply are granted admission to Washington State. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Washington State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1020 and 1210. 85% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Washington State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 26% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.