Getting in
For Fall 2025, 26,403 first-year students applied to Washington State, 22,732 were admitted and 4,420 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 86.1%.
Source: WSU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 15,845 | 13,466 | 85% |
| Out-of-state | 9,902 | 8,676 | 87.6% |
| International | 656 | 590 | 89.9% |
Source: WSU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. WSU's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: WSU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early plans. WSU has no early decision or early action plan. Its March 31 date is a priority date for admission and automatic awards, not an early round.
Source: WSU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
96 majors across 9 schools. Every major WSU's official Degree Finder lists with a bachelor's degree at the Pullman campus, grouped by the college that offers it. Where a major is earned within a broader bachelor's degree, the note names that degree. Minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
Carson College of Business10
- AccountingBachelor's degree in Business Administration.
- Aging Business ManagementBachelor's degree in Hospitality Business Management.
- EntrepreneurshipBachelor's degree in Business Administration.
- FinanceBachelor's degree in Business Administration.
- Hospitality Business Management
- International BusinessBachelor's degree in Business Administration.
- ManagementBachelor's degree in Business Administration.
- Management Information SystemsBachelor's degree in Business Administration.
- MarketingBachelor's degree in Business Administration.
- Wine and Beverage Business ManagementBachelor's degree in Hospitality Business Management.
Source: WSU Degree Finder, Degrees & Majors (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences19
- Agricultural BiotechnologyBachelor's degree in Integrated Plant Sciences.
- Agricultural EducationBachelor's degree in Agricultural and Food Systems.
- Agricultural Technology and Production ManagementBachelor's degree in Agricultural and Food Systems.
- Agricultural and Food Business EconomicsBachelor's degree in Agricultural and Food Systems.
- Animal Sciences
- Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles
- Earth SciencesBachelor's degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
- Economic Sciences
- Environmental and Ecosystem SciencesBachelor's degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
- Field Crop ManagementBachelor's degree in Integrated Plant Sciences.
- Food Science
- Forest Ecology and ManagementBachelor's degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
- Fruit and Vegetable ManagementBachelor's degree in Integrated Plant Sciences.
- Human Development
- Human Nutrition and Food SystemsBachelor's degree in Agricultural and Food Systems.
- Landscape, Nursery, and Greenhouse ManagementBachelor's degree in Integrated Plant Sciences.
- Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
- Turfgrass ManagementBachelor's degree in Integrated Plant Sciences.
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation SciencesBachelor's degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Source: WSU Degree Finder, Degrees & Majors (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Arts and Sciences32
- Anthropology
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language and CultureBachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures.
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Data Analytics
- Digital Technology and Culture
- English
- FrenchBachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures.
- General ScienceBachelor's degree in General Studies.
- History
- Human Biology
- Humanities
- JapaneseBachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures.
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music Business
- Music Composition
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- SpanishBachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures.
- Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Zoology
Source: WSU Degree Finder, Degrees & Majors (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences4
- Elementary Education
- Kinesiology
- Sport Management
- Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
Source: WSU Degree Finder, Degrees & Majors (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences1
- Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences
Source: WSU Degree Finder, Degrees & Majors (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Veterinary Medicine5
- Biochemistry
- Genetics and Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
Source: WSU Degree Finder, Degrees & Majors (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication9
- AdvertisingBachelor's degree in Strategic Communication.
- Broadcast NewsBachelor's degree in Journalism and Media Production.
- Broadcast ProductionBachelor's degree in Journalism and Media Production.
- Integrated Strategic CommunicationBachelor's degree in Strategic Communication.
- Journalism and Media Production
- Media and InnovationBachelor's degree in Journalism and Media Production.
- Multimedia JournalismBachelor's degree in Journalism and Media Production.
- Public RelationsBachelor's degree in Strategic Communication.
- Risk and Crisis CommunicationBachelor's degree in Strategic Communication.
Source: WSU Degree Finder, Degrees & Majors (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine2
- Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
Source: WSU Degree Finder, Degrees & Majors (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture14
- Architectural Studies
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical Engineering
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Source: WSU Degree Finder, Degrees & Majors (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Scholars consideration | January 31 | not published | No |
| Fall priority date | March 31 | not published | No |
The application opened August 3, 2026, through WSU's own application or the Common App; you only need one. Apply by March 31 to be eligible for automatic awards such as the University Achievement Award and the WUE/Cougar Award. After March 31, WSU accepts applications on a space-available basis. The General Scholarship application and the FAFSA or WASFA have a January 31 priority date. The application fee is $70. Confirm your enrollment by May 1. WSU does not publish decision dates.
Source: WSU Admissions, Dates & Deadlines 2026-2027 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
WSU does not require SAT or ACT scores and will not use them in admission decisions, so scores are not considered even if you send them.
Source: WSU Admissions, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also answers no when asked whether WSU uses SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-year applicants.
Source: WSU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8A. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Washington State's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: WSU Admissions, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Washington State, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,063 | $29,734 |
| Required fees | $2,298 | $2,298 |
| Housing (on campus) | $9,887 | $9,887 |
| Food (on-campus meal plan) | $5,358 | $5,358 |
| Books and supplies | $900 | $900 |
| Transportation | $1,716 | $1,716 |
| Other expenses | $1,968 | $1,968 |
| Total | $34,190 | $51,861 |
For a full-time first-year student living on campus, fall and spring.
Source: WSU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections G1 and G5. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $7,074 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,971 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,519 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,426 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,726 |
| All incomes | $14,971 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from WSU's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Washington State University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI · Public88% admitted$15,664 average net price
University of California, RiversideRiverside, CA · Public86.1% admitted$14,304 average net price
University of OregonEugene, OR · Public87.4% admitted$22,182 average net price
California State University, FullertonFullerton, CA · Public88.1% admitted$6,555 average net price
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR · Public78.9% admitted$19,604 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.