Washington State University
Pullman, Washington · Public, a town some way from a city · 21,099 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into WSU?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
86.6%
26,166 applied
SAT, middle half
Not published
Not used for admission
ACT, middle half
Not published
Not used for admission
Test scores this year
Not used at all
19% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- EssayConsidered
How much does WSU cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, Washington residents
$13,888
Tuition and fees, out of state
$30,994
A full year, sticker price
$27,914
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$13,462
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,750 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,495 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,683 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,212 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,537 |
- Room and board on campus
- $14,428 a year
- Books and supplies
- $762 a year
- The school's own grants
- 83% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $5,471
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do WSU students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$18,500
About $210 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
31.4%
Get a Pell Grant
34.9%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
14.9%
What do WSU graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$59,032
Ten years after starting
$72,280
Middle half: $47,658 to $102,591
Best-paid program, five years out
$131,167
Computer Engineering
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$42,560
Anthropology
Do WSU students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
78.3%
Graduate in six years
62.8%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
66% graduated
20% transferred, 1% still enrolled
Who goes to WSU?
Women
53.3%
First in their family at college
34.1%
Part-time
10.2%
Students per teacher
15
- Background
- White 58%, Hispanic 19%, Black 3%, Asian 7%, Two or more 8%, International 2%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 7,029 beds
What do WSU graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Science | 374 | $86,200 | $129,678 | $17,222 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 162 | Hidden | Hidden | $15,000 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 45 | $66,883 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemical Engineering | 78 | $80,564 | $105,598 | $23,365 |
| Civil Engineering | 170 | $74,997 | $94,172 | $19,250 |
| Computer Engineering | 85 | $84,757 | $131,167 | $18,750 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 124 | $83,583 | Hidden | $19,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 163 | $83,445 | $106,374 | $15,022 |
| Materials Engineering | 23 | $70,115 | $91,110 | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 458 | $78,276 | $99,944 | $18,574 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 386 | $65,616 | $82,903 | $21,477 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 424 | $58,891 | $80,715 | $17,750 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 71 | $37,221 | Hidden | $20,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 396 | $56,571 | $90,300 | $15,500 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 285 | $55,059 | $74,638 | $15,000 |
| International Business | 30 | $49,863 | $90,069 | Hidden |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 45 | $66,783 | $92,877 | $18,921 |
| Marketing | 470 | $56,680 | $78,310 | $19,174 |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 646 | $88,436 | $93,537 | $14,000 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 38 | Hidden | $62,146 | $25,980 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 36 | Hidden | $77,339 | Hidden |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 117 | $39,450 | $64,555 | $21,500 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 33 | $59,003 | $63,012 | Hidden |
| Agriculture, General | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Animal Sciences | 191 | $37,882 | $51,334 | $19,767 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 62 | Hidden | $68,658 | $21,124 |
| Biology, General | 479 | $36,354 | $66,227 | $18,250 |
| Food Science and Technology | 32 | Hidden | $73,447 | Hidden |
| Forestry | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Genetics | 54 | $40,232 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 33 | $41,727 | $75,296 | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 37 | $56,113 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 87 | $36,038 | $64,718 | $20,500 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 273 | $33,655 | Hidden | $18,500 |
| Plant Sciences | 39 | $64,374 | $73,736 | Hidden |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 76 | $32,712 | $48,618 | $13,370 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 100 | $54,099 | $75,532 | $19,000 |
| Chemistry | 36 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 247 | $42,354 | $56,337 | $17,250 |
| Mathematics | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physical Sciences, General | 15 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 31 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 185 | $37,045 | $51,387 | $18,880 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 137 | $40,561 | $61,668 | $22,000 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 20 | $35,222 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 31 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 406 | $52,243 | $66,493 | $19,999 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 24 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Design and Applied Arts | 50 | $55,593 | $69,533 | $19,107 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 30 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 33 | $40,277 | $43,260 | Hidden |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 112 | $49,465 | Hidden | $19,557 |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 48 | $48,661 | $63,238 | $22,250 |
| Computational Science | 101 | $71,268 | Hidden | $20,000 |
| Human Biology | 25 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 160 | $46,389 | $64,570 | $15,100 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare WSU with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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