University overview
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Washington State University is a public institution in Pullman, WA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 3,872 students. The published admit rate is 86%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $32,235 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 60%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Public
Carnegie
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Setting
Distant town
Applicants
18,197
Admits
15,607
Enrolled
3,872
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
3,872
3,872 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
60%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
81%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
$11,877
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for Washington State University. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
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College profile: Washington State University
Washington State University is a public institution in Pullman, WA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 3,872 students. The published admit rate is 86%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $32,235 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 60%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
81%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
60%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public institution in Pullman, WA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 3,872 students. The published admit rate is 86%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $32,235 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 60%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division I
Sources and data freshness
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