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Washington State University

Pullman, Washington 99164-5910

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Washington State University is a public institution in Pullman with particular strength in business and biology.

A large campus of 21.6K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,905 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,401.

Established
1890
Mascot
Butch T. Cougar
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Pac-12 Conference
Division
Division I

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85%Acceptance
SAT Avg
21,583Students
15:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$68,905Earnings 10yr
$14,401Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Washington State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,997
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,073
Room & Board$13,131
Books & Supplies$762
Total Cost of Attendance$27,176
Average Net Price$14,401
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,147
$30–48K$8,723
$48–75K$12,308
$75–110K$19,445
$110K+$24,472

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,401

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,853

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

142

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (334)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
21,583
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 3%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 7%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.6%
Freshman Retention79.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,510
8 Years$61,897
10 Years$68,905

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,300
Men
$65,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#189
Forbes
#144
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#48

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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