Washington State University (WSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	7,043
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Pullman, Washington, WSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that WSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Washington State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

WSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,417

Cost of attendance at Washington State University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,733

Cost of attendance at Washington State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Washington State University received on average $9,993 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,993

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,063	26%	$4,896	$5,204,170
Other Federal Grant	1,126	28%	$4,896	$5,512,498
State Grant/Scholarships	1,666	41%	$7,122	$11,865,796
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,007	74%	$5,752	$17,297,051
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,470	86%	$9,993	$34,675,345

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Washington State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Washington State University students is 59.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.6%.

59.5%

asian 62.0% 163 students
African American 42.6% 72 students
white 63.4% 1,742 students
unknown 53.1% 51 students
hawaiian 37.0% 10 students
hispanic 52.0% 393 students
International Students 60.3% 76 students
Mixed Race 56.7% 233 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pacific-12 Conference
Baseball Pacific-12 Conference
Basketball Pacific-12 Conference
Track and Cross Country Pacific-12 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Washington State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Washington State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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