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Washington State University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Washington State University

Pullman, Washington 99164-5910

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Large campusCollege town

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

Campus Visits

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

6900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,853

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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

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Programs (334)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#144

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#48

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History & Fun Facts

•" The Hatch Act of 1887 expanded on the Morrill Act, providing federal funds for the establishment of agriculture experiment stations at land-grant colleges.
•WSU's role as a statewide institution became clear in 1894 with the launch of its first agricultural experiment station west of the Cascade Mountains near Puyallup.
•Lilley acting as the school's first President.
•The year 1897 saw the first graduating class of seven men and women.
•The Bryan years Enoch Albert Bryan, appointed July 22, 1893, and serving for 22 years, was the first influential president of WSU and considered by many as the true founder of the university.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

115High

Estimated from WA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K

250 mi(433 min)

Portlandpop. 650K

277 mi(480 min)

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K

489 mi(848 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOI Boise223 mi

SEA Seattle-Tacoma247 mi

PDX Portland OR272 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2257 mi · ~65h 12m drive

New York, NY2166 mi · ~62h 34m drive

Hartford, CT2198 mi · ~63h 30m drive

Providence, RI2256 mi · ~65h 10m drive

Albany, NY2123 mi · ~61h 20m drive

Syracuse, NY2001 mi · ~57h 48m drive

Rochester, NY1929 mi · ~55h 44m drive

Buffalo, NY1876 mi · ~54h 12m drive

Philadelphia, PA2135 mi · ~61h 41m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1891 mi · ~54h 38m drive

Harrisburg, PA2043 mi · ~59h 1m drive

Newark, NJ2158 mi · ~62h 21m drive

Washington, DC2080 mi · ~60h 5m drive

Baltimore, MD2087 mi · ~60h 17m drive

Atlanta, GA1928 mi · ~55h 42m drive

Charlotte, NC2032 mi · ~58h 42m drive

Raleigh, NC2114 mi · ~61h 4m drive

Miami, FL2483 mi · ~71h 44m drive

Orlando, FL2297 mi · ~66h 21m drive

Tampa, FL2277 mi · ~65h 47m drive

Nashville, TN1720 mi · ~49h 41m drive

New Orleans, LA1854 mi · ~53h 34m drive

Richmond, VA2107 mi · ~60h 52m drive

Chicago, IL1489 mi · ~43h 1m drive

Detroit, MI1694 mi · ~48h 56m drive

Minneapolis, MN1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive

St. Louis, MO1470 mi · ~42h 28m drive

Kansas City, MO1252 mi · ~36h 10m drive

Indianapolis, IN1621 mi · ~46h 50m drive

Columbus, OH1764 mi · ~50h 58m drive

Cleveland, OH1780 mi · ~51h 25m drive

Milwaukee, WI1446 mi · ~41h 46m drive

Dallas, TX1441 mi · ~41h 38m drive

Houston, TX1654 mi · ~47h 47m drive

Austin, TX1539 mi · ~44h 28m drive

San Antonio, TX1560 mi · ~45h 4m drive

Los Angeles, CA878 mi · ~25h 22m drive

San Francisco, CA674 mi · ~19h 28m drive

San Diego, CA968 mi · ~27h 58m drive

Seattle, WA250 mi · ~7h 13m drive

Portland, OR277 mi · ~8h drive

Denver, CO779 mi · ~22h 30m drive

Phoenix, AZ956 mi · ~27h 37m drive

Salt Lake City, UT489 mi · ~14h 8m drive

Honolulu, HI2869 mi · ~82h 53m drive

Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Boise (BOI)223 miles

Rental car

335 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

446 min$268-446

Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)247 miles

Rental car

371 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

494 min$296-494

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award