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Washington State University
Pullman, WAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Washington State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Pullman, WA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 21.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
21.1K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,639
Earnings 5yr: $156,036
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,028
Earnings 5yr: $142,779
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,072
Earnings 5yr: $144,700
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,556
Earnings 5yr: $117,722
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,766
Earnings 5yr: $141,180
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,686
Earnings 5yr: $108,566
Debt: $22,453
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,635
Earnings 5yr: $110,492
Debt: $21,750
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,531
Earnings 5yr: $107,912
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,354
Earnings 5yr: $100,264
Debt: $21,030
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,873
Earnings 5yr: $115,096
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,333
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,506
Earnings 5yr: $88,132
Debt: $22,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,456
Earnings 5yr: $91,062
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,971
Earnings 5yr: $92,146
Debt: $21,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,879
Earnings 5yr: $89,281
Debt: $22,450
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,495
Earnings 5yr: $84,931
Debt: $21,500
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,450
Earnings 5yr: $74,440
Debt: N/A
Materials Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,145
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,760
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,012
Earnings 5yr: $82,433
Debt: $19,762
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,967
Earnings 5yr: $81,392
Debt: $23,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,971
In-State Tuition$13,391
Out-of-State Tuition$29,950
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
27%
Pell Grants
30%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$53,510
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$68,905
Completion Signals
61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,853
Est. Monthly Payment
$160/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$64,048
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