← Back to collegesWashington State University is a public very large school in Pullman, WA, enrolling about 21,099 undergraduates. Washington State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 87%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $119,686/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Admit rate87%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads21,099
Yield (admits who enroll)25%
Next deadlineMar 31, 2027 (RD)
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$27,648
4-year grad rate61%
Median earnings, 10yr out$68,905
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans30%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out72%
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related SciencesAgricultural Production Operations$69,708/yr
Food Science and Technology$68,719/yr
Animal Sciences$41,634/yr
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group StudiesEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$56,880/yr
Biological and Biomedical SciencesMicrobiological Sciences and Immunology$76,384/yr
Biology, General$60,418/yr
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$55,687/yr
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$43,876/yr
Zoology/Animal Biology$41,888/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesConstruction Management$107,531/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$86,012/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$85,967/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$81,321/yr
International Business$77,598/yr
Marketing$76,595/yr
Accounting and Related Services$75,980/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$66,874/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$67,647/yr
Communication and Media Studies$62,406/yr
Journalism$58,795/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$57,956/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer Science$119,686/yr
EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$62,126/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$61,304/yr
EngineeringComputer Engineering$114,635/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$104,354/yr
Chemical Engineering$99,506/yr
Mechanical Engineering$93,971/yr
Civil Engineering$91,879/yr
Materials Engineering$86,145/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersEnglish Language and Literature, General$50,745/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$58,834/yr
Apparel and Textiles$52,765/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$91,495/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$63,052/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$58,688/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesCriminal Justice and Corrections$62,747/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$55,403/yr
Mathematics and StatisticsApplied Mathematics$70,085/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesBiological and Physical Sciences$68,583/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$60,950/yr
Physical SciencesGeological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$45,002/yr
PsychologyPsychology, General$56,681/yr
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsPublic Policy Analysis$63,631/yr
Social SciencesEconomics$70,215/yr
Political Science and Government$67,264/yr
Social Sciences, General$61,617/yr
Sociology$57,846/yr
Anthropology$42,888/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsDesign and Applied Arts$69,224/yr
Music$41,181/yr
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity6,734
Typical room charge$7,946
Typical board charge$4,450
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Washington State University's acceptance rate?
Washington State University in Pullman, WA admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Washington State University cost?
Washington State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,648 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Washington State University?
Washington State University's earliest deadline is Mar 31, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Washington State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Washington State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.