Washington State University

PO Box 641067, Pullman

  • #=466 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 24,598Total Students
  • 1,871Faculty
  • 1,420Int'l Students

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Washington State University is a top-tier public research university where scholars strive to make the world a better place. Students volunteer 75,000+ hours of service annually. Undergraduates learn hands-on, alongside professors whose discoveries resonate globally. Research addresses issues in health, food, energy, sustainability, social opportunity, and global security.

  • 200+ FIELDS OF STUDY. Many undergraduate programs rank among America’s best. Broadcasting students gain practical experience at student-run television and radio stations. Organic agriculture students work on a 30-acre certified organic teaching farm. Business majors study overseas to experience cross-cultural practices.
  • LEARN BY DOING. Students enter national competitions in robotics, clean energy, business, and more. They present papers at conferences and publish findings in scholarly journals.
  • INTERNATIONAL EMPHASIS. Study abroad programs span 86 countries. The Honors College immerses students in discussion of international issues. 1,700+ international students enrich cultural diversity on campus.
  • 76 MASTER’S AND 66 DOCTORAL PROGRAMS. Plus, professional programs include business administration, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. An independently accredited medical school is planned for the Spokane Health Sciences Campus.
  • STATEWIDE AND WORLDWIDE REACH. At the flagship Pullman campus, Cougar spirit unites 18,000+ students. WSU also has locations in Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett. Extension offices occupy every county. Online education is accessible worldwide.

About

Washington State University is a top-tier public research university where scholars strive to make the world a better place. Students volunteer 75,000+ hours of service annually. Undergraduates learn hands-on, alongside professors whose discoveries resonate globally. Research addresses issues in health, food, energy, sustainability, social opportunity, and global security.

  • 200+ FIELDS OF STUDY. Many undergraduate programs rank among America’s best. Broadcasting students gain practical experience at student-run television and radio stations. Organic agriculture students work on a 30-acre certified organic teaching farm. Business majors study overseas to experience cross-cultural practices.
  • LEARN BY DOING. Students enter national competitions in robotics, clean energy, business, and more. They present papers at conferences and publish findings in scholarly journals.
  • INTERNATIONAL EMPHASIS. Study abroad programs span 86 countries. The Honors College immerses students in discussion of international issues. 1,700+ international students enrich cultural diversity on campus.
  • 76 MASTER’S AND 66 DOCTORAL PROGRAMS. Plus, professional programs include business administration, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. An independently accredited medical school is planned for the Spokane Health Sciences Campus.
  • STATEWIDE AND WORLDWIDE REACH. At the flagship Pullman campus, Cougar spirit unites 18,000+ students. WSU also has locations in Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett. Extension offices occupy every county. Online education is accessible worldwide.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #356
  • 2014
    #=366
  • 2015
    #=379
  • 2016
    #=361
  • 2017
    #=395
  • 2018
    #401-410
  • 2019
    #=391
  • 2020
    #=400
  • 2021
    #=411
  • 2022
    #=427
  • 2023
    #=443
  • 2024
    #=419
  • 2025
    #=466

Student & Staff

Total students
24,598

16%
84%

International students
1,420

52%
48%

Total faculty staff
1,871

390
1481

Total students
24,598

16%
84%

International students
1,420

52%
48%

Total faculty staff
1,871

1481
390
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Washington State University - Pullman,

PO Box 641067 , Pullman , Washington , United States , 99164

Spokane Campus,

Spokane, United States , Spokane , United States , 99210

Vancouver Campus,

14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue , Vancouver , Washington , United States , 98686

WSU Spokane,

Spokane WA Campus , Spokane , Washington , United States , 99210-1495

WSU Tri Cities,

Tri-Cities, WA Campus (Richland, Kennewick, Pasco) , Richland , Washington , United States , 99354-1671

WSU Vancouver,

Vancouver, WA Campus , Vancouver , Washington , United States , 98686-9600

WSU North Puget Sound at Everett,

WSU North Puget Sound at Everett , Everett , Washington , United States , 98201

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