We Want You at WSU
At Washington State University Pullman, we forge lifelong friendships, build bridges across cultures and produce life-changing research. No matter your background, we have a path that suits you. Find your personal admission counselor today at rep.wsu.edu or 888-GO-TO-WSU.
Admissions Presentations
Learn more about WSU Pullman with virtual presentations and events with our staff, and even chat with one of our Cougar Connectors.
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See why students just like you chose WSU Pullman
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Explore Pullman
Take a virtual tour of the beautiful WSU Pullman campus with Yazzmin Chavez, class of 2020.
Academics
At WSU Pullman, you can do anything. Explore academic offerings across 95 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 500 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.
Committed to Giving Back
On average, nearly half of undergraduates donate over 85,000 community service hours each year.
"Overall what drew me to WSU Pullman is the community here. Seeing all these people coming out to this little town in Eastern Washington for football games, the city felt electric."
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 20 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.
20% of students participate in Greek life
WSU’s Greek system is made up of 60+ Greek letter organizations with nearly 5,500 members. Ranging from men’s and women’s social chapters to professional and multicultural organizations, our students come together to celebrate culture and support our campus community. Learn more about going Greek at gogreek.wsu.edu.
Living in Pullman
Pullman offers a mix of on- and off-campus activities, including free movies at the CUB, a strong music scene and Pac-12 athletics, plus a charming sense of small-town friendliness. Dine at a locally owned pub or a restaurant with classically trained chefs and menus filled with local delicacies.
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
Financial Aid and Scholarships
At WSU, we believe cost should never prevent a student from attending our University. During the 2019-20 school year, WSU offered more than $170 million in scholarships, grants, awards and waivers to undergraduate students. With hundreds of scholarships available from both WSU and other organizations across the country, becoming a Coug is closer than you think.
Washington residents:
- Distinguished University Achievement Award – Automatically awarded to students with an unweighted 3.8 high school GPA for up to $4,000 per year for two years.
- University Achievement Award – Up to $2,000 per year for two years; automatically awarded to students with a minimum 3.6 high school GPA.
- Cougar Commitment – WSU has committed to covering the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for Washington State residents who could not otherwise afford to attend.
- Regents Scholars program – Two award levels:
- Distinguished Regents Scholar: Full tuition and mandatory fees for up to 18 credits per semester, for four years. Approximately 10 students will receive this award.
- Regents Scholar: Up to $4,000 per year for four years; Students must enroll full-time at the WSU Pullman campus in fall semester 2021 to receive their Regents award.
- Crimson Transfer Award – Transfer students at WSU Pullman who meet the transferable credit requirements may receive $2,000 annually with the ability to renew for up to two additional years.
Non-residents
- Cougar Award – An out-of-state freshman student may receive a $7,000 award, renewable for an additional three years.
- Western Undergraduate Exchange/Distinguished Cougar Award – $11,000 per year (renewable for up to an additional three years) offered based on academic performance.
- Transfer Western Undergraduate Exchange (AKA Cougar Award for Transfers) – An out-of-state transfer student meeting qualifications may receive an $11,000 award for up to three years.
Resources
ESTIMATED YEARLY COSTS*
(two semesters)
| WA Resident | Non-WA Resident | WUE Recipient | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition: | $10,760 | $25,702 | $14,702 |
| Mandatory fees: | $1,313 | $1,313 | $1,313 |
| Housing: | $6,822 | $6,822 | $6,822 |
| Dining: | $4,300 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
| Books: | $960 | $960 | $960 |
| Total: | $24,909 | $39,097 | $28,097 |