Acceptance Rate
87%
Avg. SAT
1280
75th percentile
“Palouse hills land-grant where wheat research, vet medicine, and Cougar football fuel a practical, spirited campus.”
Pullman, WA
Location
Town
Campus Setting
Washington State University traces its roots to 1890, when the state legislature established it as a land-grant institution focused on agriculture, science, and practical education amid the rolling wheat fields of eastern Washington. Pullman, its isolated home in the rural Palouse region, shapes a tight-knit community vibe that draws students who crave big-school resources without urban chaos—you'll bond quickly over shared hikes, football tailgates, and farm-to-table creamery runs. The school suits hands-on learners who thrive in collaborative settings and outdoor pursuits, but those seeking city nightlife or mild weather might feel the remoteness during long, snowy winters.
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WSU shines in agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering, and communications, with researchers pioneering wheat breeding techniques that boosted global yields and viticulture programs fueling Washington's wine industry. You'll encounter large lectures in introductory courses due to the 26,000-plus undergrads, but upper-level classes shrink for closer faculty access, especially in labs where students dissect cadavers in the vet school or brew experimental wines. Research opportunities abound for motivated undergrads, though competitive majors like engineering demand solid grades from the start.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
21,455 undergrad • 4,230 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
58%
Black / African American
3%
Hispanic / Latino
16%
Asian
7%
Other / Multi-racial
16%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Pullman, WA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus pulses with Cougar pride, especially during Apple Cup weekends when Pullman erupts in crimson for the rivalry football game against Washington—expect packed tailgates and post-game bonfires. Greek life and over 400 clubs keep social calendars full, from barn dances to intramural softball on the steep hills, while dorms and on-campus apartments foster easy friendships in this walkable town. The rural setting means most fun stays on campus, and the chilly, windy Palouse winters push you indoors, but spring brings endless hiking trails and a slower pace that builds lasting networks.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Pac-12 Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
78%
4 Years Graduation Rate
50%
6 Years Graduation Rate
66%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$68,905
78% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Washington State University and return in the fall. 50% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 66% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
50%
4-5 years
16%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
33%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$10,708
Acceptance
87%
Undergrads
21,455
4-Year Grad Rate
50%
Endowment
$1.3B
Pullman, WA 99164-5910
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