Washington State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.64%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $13,391
- Out-of-State Tuition: $29,950
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Washington State:
- Total Enrollment: 25,685, including 3,979 online students
- 21,455 Undergraduate, 4,230 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.6% men, 54.4% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 60%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 379 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 7 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 168 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Washington State Overview
Washington State University (Washington State) is a four-year, public school located in Pullman, WA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Washington State's tuition & fees is $13,391 for Washington residents and $29,950 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 68% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,107.
The school has a total enrollment of 25,685 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Washington State's acceptance rate is 86.64% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.72%.
Washington State ranked 171st in National Universities and 8th in Washington Colleges rankings. Washington State University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Washington State has 4 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Washington State University is $13,391 for in-state students and $29,950 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,845 for in-state students and $30,467 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,797 for Washington residents and $30,853 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,304 for Washington residents and $31,394 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,391 | $29,950 |
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| Graduate | $14,845 | $30,467 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,797 | $30,853 |
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| Graduate | $15,304 | $31,394 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Washington State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Washington State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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Washington State Campuses and Colleges
Washington State University has 4 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
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