What Washington State costs
Washington State University charges $13,391 a year in published tuition and fees for Washington residents, about $6,696 a semester, and $29,950 a year for students from other states, about $14,975 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,648 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,484 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Washington State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Washington State
For fall 2024, Washington State University received 25,462 applications and admitted 22,060 students, and 4,350 enrolled as first-years.
What Washington State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Washington State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 531 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 295 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 240 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 237 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 236 |
| Social Sciences | 228 |
| Accounting | 204 |
| Finance | 196 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Washington State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho: about 7 miles away
- Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho: about 23 miles away
- Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington: about 57 miles away
Colleges like Washington State
Large public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi: 21,473 undergraduates
- Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma: 21,773 undergraduates
- Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia: 21,790 undergraduates
- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut: 19,835 undergraduates
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio: 19,633 undergraduates
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Lists that include Washington State
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- Colleges with Big-Time Sports on the West Coast: 12 Compared
- Division I Colleges: 353 Compared
- Division I Colleges on the West Coast: 36 Compared
- Small-Town and Rural Colleges: 176 Compared
FAQ
What is Washington State University's acceptance rate? 86.6% for fall 2024: 22,060 of 25,462 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Washington State University? $13,391 a year for in-state students and $29,950 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Washington State University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Washington State University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Washington State University? About 21,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Washington State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Washington State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Washington State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
