COLLEGE PROFILE
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
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Washington State University, founded in 1890, is a public, comprehensive university offering more than 150 fields of study. In addition to many top-ranked academic programs, including the Honors College and the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication, WSU features a large and active residential campus and one of the largest intramural programs in the PAC 10.
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| Web Site | www.wsu.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 22,763 |
| Women | 11,642 (51.1%) |
| Men | 11,121 (48.9%) |
| Graduate Students | 4,564 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 82% of 14,071 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.35 |
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| SAT Math | 480-600 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 470-580 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 460-560 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 20-26 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $26,626 Out-of-state: $39,708 |
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Tuition and Fees | In-state: $12,300 Out-of-state: $25,382 |
Room and Board | $9,848 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 94% |
| Average Freshman Award | $15,700 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $22,686 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 1,178 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 12% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 23% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 6% of classes 50-59 students: 14% of classes Over 100 students: 10% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Pullman Population | 24,675 |
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| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Spokane |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 94% of freshmen, 36% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Sororities | 22% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 21% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 1.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native 5.4% Asian 2.8% Black/African-American 8.3% Hispanic/Latino 4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 73.1% White 4.4% Unknown |
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| International Students | 4.3% |
| First-Year Students Returning | 84.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 37.5% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.50 | 3.71 | 577 | 571 | 578 | 25 |
| Low | 2.21 | 2.34 | 410 | 380 | 430 | 18 |
| High | 3.98 | 4.50 | 730 | 730 | 730 | 35 |
| YOU | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• WSU undergrads work with Ph.D. candidates in research projects, such as determining the role of stress on the immune systems of breast cancer patients.
• WSU has a nine-hole golf course.
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