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Washington State University

Makers. Doers. Cougars.

Why WSU?

At WSU, you’ll find friendly people, a true college town, and a spirited learning environment that prepares you for success in your career and beyond.

  • #1 public university that adds the most value, Money Magazine, 2016

    With excellent professors and access to 200+ fields of study in non-impacted programs, you can graduate in four years.

  • 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio

    We offered $340 million in scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans to students in 2015-2016. And last year, our in-state tuition actually decreased. Out-of-state tuition has only increased about $50 in the last five years.

WSU is affordable because I can get into the classes I need to graduate in four years. Plus, financial aid, scholarships, and the opportunity to work on campus has made paying for college possible!
—Samuel Harris, WSU Class of ’16, Long Beach, CA

  • The Cougar advantage

    At Washington State University, you will be mentored by nationally recognized professors, motivated by high-achieving peers, and supported by Cougs around the world. No matter who you are or where you’re from, once you’re a Coug, you will have a lifelong network of supporters.

  • Tier 1 research university, Carnegie Classification, 2015
  • Companies that frequently hire cougs: Boeing, Hilton Worldwide. Microsoft, Nordstrom, Amazon, Google, NBC

Home of the Cougs

  • 20,193

    total students

  • 17

    residence halls

  • 50+

    sororities and fraternities

  • 3

    student recreation centers

  • 350+

    student clubs

  • 17

    Pac-12 varsity sports

  • 31,000

    Population of Pullman, WA