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Washington State University
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  • 4 Year
  • PULLMAN, WA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B

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Washington State is a highly rated public university located in Pullman, Washington. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 21,272 undergraduate students. The Washington State acceptance rate is 86%. Popular majors include Psychology, Nursing, and Social Science Research Methods. Graduating 60% of students, Washington State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,600.

About

FRENCH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PULLMAN, WA 99164
About Washington State...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Pacific-12 Conference

Branch Campuses

Washington State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

WSU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
86%
Application Deadline
March 31
SAT Range
1020-1210
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$11,877 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,993 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 216 responses
68%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 274 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 273 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    16%
  • On Campus
    71%
  • Online
    13%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
21,272 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,006
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 222 responses
  • Friendly
    43%
  • Easy going
    32%
  • Hard-working
    11%
  • Excited
    7%
  • Outgoing
    2%
  • Fratty
    1%
  • Frivolous
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
56%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 372 responses
Poll
68%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 407 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 229 responses
  • GO COUGS!
    34%
  • Cougs help Cougs; you are not alone.
    21%
  • Once a Coug, always a Coug
    15%
  • Cougs for Life
    9%
  • Cougs look out for cougs
    9%
  • Win or lose Cougs booze
    5%
  • Dedicated
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
60%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 175 responses

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