Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Washington State University reported a 85.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Washington State University is a public 4-year institution in Pullman, WA. The historical average net price is $14,971 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

85.4%

26,166 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,971

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Washington State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)990——
ACT (composite, 1–36)18—27

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

61.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

78.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$68,905

Student Body

21,099

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Washington State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$7,074
$30,001 – $48,000$8,971
$48,001 – $75,000$11,519
$75,001 – $110,000$18,426
$110,000+$24,726

Top Majors at Washington State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing1,043
Social Sciences606
Engineering541
Biological & Biomedical Sciences539
Psychology531
Communication & Journalism386
Health Professions331
Computer & Information Sciences295
Education198
Physical Sciences156

Financial Aid at Washington State University

About Washington State University

Official website: https://wsu.edu/

Admissions: https://admission.wsu.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About Washington State University

What is the acceptance rate at Washington State University?

Washington State University reported a 85% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 26,166. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Washington State University?

The historical 85% acceptance rate suggests Washington State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Washington State University?

The stored historical average net price at Washington State University is $14,971 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 91%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,370 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Washington State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Washington State University is 61%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $68,905. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Washington State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Washington State University?

Washington State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 17, 2026, Early Action on November 17, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Washington State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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