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Washington State University (WSU)
- French Administration Building
- Pullman, WA 99164
- OPEID College Code: 00380000
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- General Phone: (509) 335-3564
- President: Elson S. Floyd
- Website: www.wsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 24,396
- College Alias: WSU
- College Mascot: Cougars
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WSU Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: futurestudents.wsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,171 | 5,682 | 10,853 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,925 (76%) | 4,315 (76%) | 8,240 (76%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,726 (44%) | 1,751 (41%) | 3,477 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,243 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | 902 | 26% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | 470 | 570 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 42% | 16% | 14% | 44% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,024 | $3,563 | $4,585 | $4,166 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 116 | 126 | 149 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,655 | 5,393 | 4,589 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,866 | $6,448 | $5,980 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,180 | $16,088 | $14,985 |
| Books and Supplies | $912 | $912 | $912 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,790 | $7,326 | $6,746 |
| Other Expenses | $3,542 | $3,542 | $3,542 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,110 | $18,228 | $17,180 |
| Out of State | $29,424 | $27,868 | $26,185 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,778 | $7,360 | $6,892 |
| Out of State | $18,092 | $17,000 | $15,897 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,778 | $7,360 | $6,892 |
| Out of State | $18,092 | $17,000 | $15,897 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $13,880 | $26,458 |
| Veterinary School | $16,570 | $40,162 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 24,396 Undergraduate: 20,282 Graduate: 3,330 Professional: 784
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 11,636 Female: 12,760
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,825 Female: 10,457
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,577 Female: 1,753
- Professional Gender Male: 234 Female: 550
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 20,169 Part-Time: 4,227
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 17,323 Part-Time: 2,959
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,065 Part-Time: 1,265
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 781 Part-Time: 3
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,153 | 5% |
| American Indian | 318 | 1% |
| Black | 550 | 2% |
| Asian | 1,489 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1,062 | 4% |
| White | 17,601 | 72% |
| Unknown | 2,223 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 21 | 0.09% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,129 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,804 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 7,298 | 30% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,704 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,702 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 965 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,155 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 603 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,048 | 5,375 | 673 |
| Faculty Status | 2,401 | 2,049 | 352 |
| Tenured Faculty | 889 | 843 | 46 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,470 | - | 1,470 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,271 | 1,898 | 373 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,351 | 1,118 | 233 |
| Primarily Research | 608 | 514 | 94 |
| Primarily Public Service | 312 | 266 | 46 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 357 | 346 | 11 |
| Other Professionals | 1,587 | 1,454 | 133 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,833 | 1,677 | 156 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 896 | 781 | 115 |
| Skilled Crafts | 228 | 227 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 503 | 490 | 13 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,199 (893) | $76,959 (528) | $60,421 (365) |
| Professor | $95,261 (230) | $97,281 (185) | $86,954 (45) |
| Associate Professor | $71,438 (236) | $73,690 (140) | $68,154 (96) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,613 (231) | $65,778 (129) | $60,875 (102) |
| Instructor | $42,079 (111) | $44,837 (36) | $40,755 (75) |
| Lecturer | $45,730 (7) | $58,557 (2) | $40,599 (5) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $97,799 (225) | $104,011 (144) | $86,755 (81) |
| Professor | $123,383 (90) | $125,898 (70) | $114,578 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $91,749 (43) | $93,173 (31) | $88,072 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $82,183 (27) | $79,545 (16) | $86,021 (11) |
| Instructor | $53,246 (15) | $41,160 (4) | $57,641 (11) |
| Lecturer | $30,000 (2) | - (-) | $30,000 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,175 (1,118) | $78,704 (672) | $62,339 (446) |
| Professor | $96,861 (320) | $98,854 (255) | $89,044 (65) |
| Associate Professor | $71,997 (279) | $74,151 (171) | $68,588 (108) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,993 (258) | $65,702 (145) | $61,800 (113) |
| Instructor | $42,256 (126) | $43,721 (40) | $41,574 (86) |
| Lecturer | $41,022 (9) | $58,557 (2) | $36,012 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,584,808 | $3,129,041 | $2,455,767 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 573 | 299 | 274 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 458 | 240 | 218 |
| Baseball | 43 | 43 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 202 | 105 | 97 |
| Football | 123 | 123 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Rowing | 84 | - | 84 |
| Soccer | 27 | - | 27 |
| Swimming | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $392,870 | $105,545 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $108,302 | $54,976 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 70 | 34 | 36 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rowing | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 63% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | 65% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 77% |
| American Indian | 46% |
| Black | 44% |
| Asian | 52% |
| Hispanic | 55% |
| White | 65% |
| Unknown | 64% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 33% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 109 | 124 |
| Liquor Related | 174 | 217 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 37 | 79 |
| Liquor Related | 29 | 56 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 7 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 30 | 31 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 7 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 16 | 17 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
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