Washington State University
Pullman, WA · Public · 21,099 undergrads (large, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,074 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,971 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,519 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $18,426 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,726 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,971 |
Sticker tuition: $13,391 in-state, $29,950 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 27%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $68,905
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business19%
Social Sciences11%
Biology & Life Sciences10%
Engineering8%
Psychology8%
Communications & Media8%
Computer Science6%
Health & Nursing6%
Agriculture3%
Education3%
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