Washington State University, WA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
4 Campuses
Main Campus
Washington State University Rankings
Affordability73
Selectivity32
Retention47
Graduation27
Earnings53
Diversity61
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Washington State University
67%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
33%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education3%
Engineering11%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences6%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Washington State University
77%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
560
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Washington State University
$12K
In-State Tuition
$26K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Washington State University
43%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$208
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 66% | 47% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 52% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 79% | 56% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Washington State University
79%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 35% | 36% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 61% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 68% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 54% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 47% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 39% | 38% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28% | 37% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 54% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 58% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 59% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Washington State University
92%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $71K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $46K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Washington State University
25,675
Undergraduates
64%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
5,380
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 55% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 7% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 39% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
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