Washington State University embraces students from 48 states, 98 countries, and many cultures and backgrounds and invites them to share diverse perspectives.
- #301 Ranking
- 104 Bachelors
- 1,519 Academic Staff
- 29,326 Students
- 2,053 Students (int'l)
- 15,543 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- More than 200,000 loyal Cougar alumni span all 50 states and 146 countries. Alumni connections help to fast-forward fellow Cougs’ careers.
- Washington State University has earned an outstanding reputation for academic excellence.
- The WSU community strives to educate civically responsible and informed individuals.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (25)
- B.A. Accounting
- Bachelor Advertising
- Bachelor Agricultural and Food Systems
- Bachelor Construction Management
- B.Sc. Data Analytics
- B.Sc. Economics
- Bachelor Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor Field Crop Management
- Bachelor Finance
- Bachelor Fruit and Vegetable Management
- Bachelor Hospitality Business Management
- Bachelor International Business
- Bachelor Management
- Bachelor Management Information Systems
- Bachelor Marketing
- Bachelor Media and Technology
- Bachelor Public Relations
- Bachelor Risk and Crisis Communication
- Bachelor Science Communication
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (18)
- Bachelor Agricultural Biotechnology
- Bachelor Animal Sciences
- Bachelor Biochemistry
- Bachelor Biology
- Bachelor Chemistry
- B.Sc. Data Analytics
- Bachelor Genetics and Cell Biology
- Bachelor Geology
- Bachelor Integrated Plant Sciences
- Bachelor Mathematics
- Bachelor Microbiology
- Bachelor Neuroscience
- Bachelor Organic Agriculture Systems
- Bachelor Physics and Astronomy
- Bachelor Turfgrass Management
- Bachelor Winemaking (Viticulture and Enology)
- Bachelor Zoology
Social Sciences (17)
- Bachelor Advertising
- Bachelor Anthropology
- Bachelor Comparative Ethnic Studies
- Bachelor Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Bachelor Economic Sciences
- B.Sc. Economics
- Bachelor French Area and Culture Studies
- Graduate Certificate Gerontology
- B.A. Human Development
- Bachelor Humanities
- Bachelor Japanese
- Bachelor Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Social Sciences
- Bachelor Social Studies Teaching
- Bachelor Sociology
Agriculture & Forestry (14)
- Bachelor Agricultural Biotechnology
- Bachelor Agricultural Education
- Bachelor Agricultural and Food Systems
- Bachelor Animal Sciences
- Bachelor Field Crop Management
- Bachelor Forestry
- Bachelor Fruit and Vegetable Management
- Bachelor Integrated Plant Sciences
- Graduate Certificate Organic Agriculture
- Bachelor Organic Agriculture Systems
- Bachelor Zoology
Arts, Design & Architecture (14)
- B.Sc. Architectural Studies
- B.A. Art
- Bachelor Broadcast News
- Bachelor Broadcast Production
- Bachelor Digital Technology and Culture
- Bachelor Fine Arts
- Bachelor Interior Design
- Bachelor Landscape Architecture
- Bachelor Multimedia Journalism
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Music Composition
- Bachelor Music Education
- Bachelor Music Performance
Engineering & Technology (11)
- Bachelor Bioengineering
- Bachelor Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor Civil Engineering
- Bachelor Computer Engineering
- Bachelor Construction Engineering
- Bachelor Construction Management
- Bachelor Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor Materials Science and Engineering
- Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
- Graduate Certificate Professional Science and Technology Writing
- Bachelor Software Engineering
Humanities (10)
- Bachelor Chinese Language and Culture
- Bachelor English
- Bachelor French
- Bachelor French Area and Culture Studies
- Bachelor History
- Bachelor Humanities
- Bachelor Japanese
- Bachelor Philosophy
- Bachelor Professional Writing
- Bachelor Spanish
Medicine & Health (8)
- Bachelor Basic Medical Sciences
- Graduate Certificate Gerontology
- Bachelor Kinesiology
- RN to BSN Nursing
- BSN Nursing
- Bachelor Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
- B.Sc. Psychology
- Bachelor Speech and Hearing Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions (6)
- Bachelor Agricultural and Food Systems
- Bachelor Food Science
- Bachelor Social Studies Teaching
Education & Training (6)
- Bachelor Agricultural Education
- Bachelor Elementary Education
- B.A. Human Development
- Bachelor Music Education
- B.Sc. Psychology
- Bachelor Social Studies Teaching
Computer Science & IT (5)
- Bachelor Computer Engineering
- Bachelor Computer Science
- B.Sc. Data Analytics
- Bachelor Management Information Systems
- Bachelor Software Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- Bachelor Environmental and Ecosystem Sciences
- Bachelor Geology
- Bachelor Turfgrass Management
Journalism & Media (5)
- Bachelor Broadcast News
- Bachelor Broadcast Production
- Bachelor Digital Technology and Culture
- Bachelor Multimedia Journalism
- Bachelor Public Relations
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- Bachelor Athletic Training
- Bachelor Hospitality Business Management
- Bachelor Sports Management
Law (2)
- B.A. Criminal Justice
- Bachelor Criminal Justice and Criminology
About
History
Since 1890, Washington State University has inspired the next generation of problem solvers.
Education
WSU is one of just 115 U.S. colleges and universities—out of 4,600+ public and private institutions—named among doctoral universities with the “highest research activity” in the Carnegie Classification (2016).
- 79 master’s degree programs
- 65 doctoral degree programs
Research
- Health, clean energy, food production, economic opportunity, security—advances made by WSU scientists raise quality of life worldwide.
- A top research university. WSU is among 115 out of 4,300+ US colleges and universities named as doctoral universities with the “highest research activity.” (Carnegie Classification, 2021).
- Professors are among the best in their fields, including members of the National Academies—the nation’s highest honor for scientific researchers.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
301
2021
301
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
328 -26
2022
302 -5
2021
297
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
351
2022
351 -50
2021
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
443 -16
2022
427 -16
2021
411
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
We’re here for you! We want you to succeed and meet your higher education goals. Global Campus provides a wide variety of student support services to help you along the way.
WSU Global Campus offers free career counseling to all students, including those who have yet to apply to WSU. Whether you are interested in exploring career paths, or already have a career in mind and just want to learn how to get there, our dedicated career counselor is there to help.
Housing services
Resident hall programs and events are excellent experiences. Hall staff and Student Hall Governments host a variety of programs such as floor dinners, movie/game nights, open mic nights, dances, sports, personal skill development, social justice awareness, and presentations from faculty. Programming through residence halls connects students to their community and to WSU.
Library services
With more than 2 million books, 30,000 journal subscriptions, electronic databases, 46,000 maps, internationally renowned special collections, and other rich resources, the Washington State University Libraries bring extraordinary vitality to the University's teaching and research programs.
ICT services
Crimson Service Desk Helps Students Succeed. Student laptop rentals, assistance with virus removal, and more.
Medical services
The student health fee supports the operation of Cougar Health Services and enables us to offer a comprehensive suite of services in one convenient on-campus location. Make sure you understand which of our services are covered by the health fee. The health fee is not an insurance plan.
We administer insurance for international students and graduate and professional students in health sciences.
Student Life
Campus life
Regardless if Cougs are living in a residence hall, chapter housing, on-campus apartments or off campus entirely, WSU Student Affairs provides the support and resources needed to have a safe and comfortable home away from home. We recognize the importance of an active support network and aim to provide all students with a campus experience that meets their needs.
Sports facilities
Sport clubs run by students give you even more opportunities to compete. One of the nation’s largest intramural programs! Join more than 6,000 participants in 75+ activities. No experience or skill needed. Just play.
Cheer on the Cougs in 11 sports: football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field, golf, volleyball, swimming, cross country, rowing, and tennis.
Work out in the award-winning University Recreation Center. Personal trainers can help you start an exercise program and stay on track.
Student clubs
There are more than 300 registered student organizations (RSOs) at WSU, including international student associations. Whatever your interest is, there is a student club on campus for it. International and domestic students alike are welcome in all organizations.
Accreditation
WSU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). NWCCU oversees accreditation for most public institutions and some private institutions in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Alaska, and British Columbia. WSU has been continuously accredited since 1916.
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