Washington State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,600 within 10 years.
About This School
Washington State University is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington with approximately 21,099 undergraduate students enrolled. Washington State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,971 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $56,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Washington State University is a public land-grant research university in Pullman, Washington, United States. Founded in 1890, WSU is also one of the oldest land-grant universities in the American West. With an undergraduate enrollment of 24,278 and a total enrollment of 28,581, it is the second largest institution of higher education in Washington state behind the University of Washington. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a low average debt of $14,853 and an affordable net price of $14,401/year make WSU a genuinely accessible option, and its R1 research status gives students real academic resources for a public school price. However, the 62% graduation rate is a real concern — it means roughly 4 in 10 students who start here don't finish, so prospective students should honestly assess their readiness for a large campus in a fairly isolated small town. Worth considering if you're drawn to programs like agriculture, veterinary science, or engineering and have a clear plan to stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2024-25). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (21,099 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: Washington State University Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Address
Washington State University
French Administration Building
Pullman, WA 99164-5910
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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