Washington State University Admissions Information
Washington State University
Pullman, WA (
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Washington State University is a land-grant public research university in Pullman, Washington. Founded in 1890, WSU offers over 100 undergraduate majors and more than 200 fields of study. The University is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top 60 public universities in the nation, and the its faculty is ranked in the top 10 in eight academic fields for scholarly productivity and research activity. WSU offers top-rated programs in broadcasting, interior design, criminology, entrepreneurial studies, and international business. It has been named the safest university campus in Washington State and the safest major research campus nationwide.
WSU has 300 registered student organizations and a attractive variety of sports programs, including sailing, ice hockey, gymnastics, basketball, and football. The University has additional campuses in Spokane, Vancouver, and Richland, as well as an online learning program.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
PO Box 645910
Pullman, WA 99164-5910 |
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| Phone Number: |
(509) 335-3564 |
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| Website: |
www.wsu.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Public, Research University |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Rural |
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| Athletics: |
Division I, Club, Scholarship, Intercollegiate, Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
21,726 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
8% |
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| Percent international: |
3.34% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
52:48 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
15:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Business/Marketing
Social Sciences
Communications/Journalism
Health Professions
Engineering |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
ESL
External Degree Program
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
ROTC, Navy
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed housing
Women's housing
Apartments for single students
Special housing for students with disabilities
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Men's housing
Apartments for married students
Fraternity/Sorority housing
Special housing for international students |
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Activities:
| 300 registered student organizations |
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Fun Facts
- #2 "Most Productive Plant Science Researchers"
- #18 "Best Entrepreneurial Program"
- Top 20 "Best International Business Program"
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- #16 "Best Recreation and Leisure Studies Program"
- Top 10 "Best Interior Design Program"
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Admissions Information
WSU admissions officials note that an applicant's GPA and standardized test scores are the most important factors in the admissions process. Other factors include a student's class rank, application essay, and secondary school record. Admissions officials will also consider a candidate's character, extracurricular activities, recommendations, work experience, talent/abilities, and volunteer history.
| Admissions address: |
370 Lighty Student Services Bldg
PO Box 641067
Pullman, WA 99164-1067 |
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| Phone number: |
(509) 335-5586 |
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| Fax number: |
(509) 335-4902 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://admission.wsu.edu |
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| Email: |
admiss2@wsu.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Wendy Peterson, Director of Admissions |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
12,478 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
76% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
Rolling admissions (no closing date) |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
N/A |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized Test Scores |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes (SAT or ACT) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
480
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535
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590
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92%
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| SAT Math |
490
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550
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610
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92%
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| SAT Writing |
460
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515
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570
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92%
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| College Board code: |
4705 |
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| ACT code: |
4482 |
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