We Want You at WSU
At Washington State University, we forge lifelong friendships, build bridges between cultures and produce life-changing research. With WSU Pullman’s unique areas of study and access to industry, we are confident that no matter your background, we have a path that suits you. Find your personal admission counselor today.
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Hear from 10 real WSU students students (and a few grizzly bears), each from different backgrounds and each with different academic, career, and life goals.
Visit & Explore
Get a feel for the Coug life with an in-person or virtual tour. We’re excited to show you our scenic campus and give you a taste of the school spirit that makes WSU Pullman so unique.
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How to Apply
- Apply for admission through WSU or with Common App by the priority date, March 31, for first-year students and August 7 for transfer students. To be considered for Top Scholars designation, apply by January 31.
- Upload your high school transcripts with your application.
- Pay the $70 application fee or apply for a fee waiver.
- Complete the General Scholarship Application by January 31 for early awarding.
- Submit your FAFSA or WASFA by the January 31 priority date.
Undocumented Students
Tips and instructions for undocumented students filling out the application can be found on our website:
Transfer Students
Are you a transfer student? Learn all you need to know about being a transfer student at WSU.
Academics
At WSU Pullman, you can do anything. Explore academic offerings across 101 majors, 86 minors, and more than 100 in-major specializations.
Honors College
If you’re a high-achieving student who likes to take on a challenge, you could be a candidate for our Honors College. Offering smaller, discussion-based classes with a global focus, Honors College students grow to serve their community and the world through their studies at WSU. You can major in any field and still graduate in four years.
Study Abroad
Have you dreamed about visiting all the continents around the world? Join the ranks of WSU students who have taken part in over 700 study abroad opportunities across all 7 continents, providing amazing adventures, cultural immersion and academic credit.
Undergraduate Research
As a Tier 1 research university, WSU faculty and students spearhead groundbreaking research. You can also be a contributor to this work. Study links between bats and viruses, develop sustainable biofuel from tree branches, or create innovative products like the Cosmic Crisp® apple.
Our faculty-mentored research experiences are available to students in all majors—not just sciences. There are opportunities year-round, at every level and interest. How will you change the world?
Professional Degrees
Do you have dreams of improving lives in the medical field, being the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or saving kittens? WSU has professional degrees that can get you there, no matter your passion. These programs are specially designed to prepare students to work in a particular field, such as pharmacy or veterinary medicine.
So many things are amazing at WSU. I like the atmosphere. Everyone is kind and open and welcoming, and the professors want to help you the best they can. Pullman is much more open and relaxed than other schools.
John Bussey
Senior | Materials Science and Chemical Engineering | Olympia, Washington
Campus Living
Studies show that living on campus improves student success. That’s why we require all first-year Pullman students to live on campus for one year.
You have your choice of living options to fit your lifestyle.
Our 15 residence halls range from gender-inclusive to coed, rooms with private bathrooms, and single or double occupancy rooms, just to name a few. And you can walk from your residence hall to nearly any class, activity or event in minutes.
WSU also offers nine apartment buildings with one, two or three-bedroom apartments, as well as family or graduate student buildings.
Just like our residence halls, WSU apartments are within walking or biking distance to classrooms across campus. In addition, all students receive free public transportation with complimentary Coug bikes and Pullman Transit serving both on- and off-campus routes.
A Community for Everyone
At WSU Pullman, every Coug experience is unique. From identity-based clubs and multicultural groups to faith-based organizations and academic clubs, we support students from all backgrounds with more than 300 organizations.
Living in Pullman
In Pullman, the town and university come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience. From free movies at the CUB and Pac-12 athletics to a thriving local music scene and ever-changing exhibits at the Jordan Schnitzer Art Museum, we’ve got something for everyone. An 8-mile bike path connects Pullman to Moscow, Idaho, another college town full of charm and a passion for the arts. Dine at a locally owned pub or a restaurant offering regional delicacies, grab your favorite beverage at the coffee shops on campus and around town, and make sure to get your hands on our world-famous Cougar Gold cheese made by students at the WSU Creamery.
Getting to Pullman
Located in the hills of Eastern Washington, Pullman is easier to access than you may think:
- 5-hour drive from Seattle
- 1-hour flight from Seattle to the Pullman-Moscow Airport
- 1-hour flight from Portland to Spokane
Affordability
A degree at WSU is worth the investment. We work with you so that families just like yours can afford a life-changing WSU education.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
At WSU, we believe cost should never prevent a student from attending our University. During the 2023-24 school year, WSU offered more than $177.8 million in scholarships, grants, awards and waivers to undergraduate students, and 56% of 2024 graduates left WSU with zero loan debt. With hundreds of scholarships available from both WSU and other organizations across the country, becoming a Coug is closer than you think.
Washington residents:
- University Achievement Award – Awarded to Washington residents with an unweighted high school GPA between 3.6 and 3.79 – $2,000 per year for up to two years.
- Distinguished University Achievement Award – Awarded to Washington resident students with a minimum 3.8 unweighted high school GPA – $4,000 per year for up to two years.
- Cougar Commitment – WSU has committed to covering tuition and mandatory fees for most Washington residents who could not otherwise afford to attend. Visit the financial aid website to see if you may be eligible for this award.
- Regents Scholars program – High schools in Washington are invited to nominate two of their top students for this scholarship program. Talk to your high school counselor or see the Regents Scholars website for information on eligibility and nominations.
- Crimson Transfer Award – Awarded to transfer students meeting the transferable credit requirements with a minimum transfer GPA of 3.2 – $2,000 per year for up to three years.
Non-residents
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) / Cougar Award – Awarded to first-year students with a cumulative unweighted high school GPA between 3.0 and 3.69 and transfer students meeting transfer credit requirements with a cumulative college GPA between 3.0 and 3.69 – $12,000 per year for up to four years.
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) / Distinguished Cougar Award – Awarded to first-year students with a cumulative unweighted high school GPA between 3.7 and 4.0 and transfer students meeting transfer credit requirements with a cumulative college GPA between 3.7 and 4.0 – $15,000 per year for up to four years.
Resources
Estimated cost of attendance per year* (two semesters) for 2025-26
| Estimated Cost | WA Resident | Non-WA Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $13,388 | $29,948 |
| Housing & Food | $17,774 | $17,774 |
| Books & Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| Misc. Living Expenses | $1,848 | $1,848 |
| Transporation | $1,596 | $1,596 |
| Total Cost | $35,368 | $51,928 |
*Costs are subject to change. Students may pay less than the estimated cost. Learn more about tuition and costs.
It was really easy to make friends at WSU, and other students, faculty, and staff are all watching you grow during your time here. All the things I’ve been involved with and all the work I’ve done doesn’t go unrecognized. I’ve learned a lot about myself being so far away from home.
Kairis Jimenez
Senior | Sports Management | Honolulu, HI | First-Gen