First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | March 31, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admission.wsu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Washington State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 2 | Placement into Mathematics 140 (For Life…Placement into Mathematics 140 (For Life Scientists) or Mathematics 171 (For Science/Engineering majors) or Mathematics 202 (For Business and Economics) | N/A |
| Calculus BC | 2 | (With subgrade score of 3, 4, 5) Mathematics 171…(With subgrade score of 3, 4, 5) Mathematics 171 (For Science/Engineering majors) | 4 credits |
| Biology | 3 | Biology Elective (1 lab granted) | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | Chemistry 105 (1 lab granted) (For…Chemistry 105 (1 lab granted) (For Science/Engineering majors) | 4 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | Psychology 105 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | Statistics 212 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Computer Science Elective | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Economics 102 | 3 credits |
Show all 46 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 2 | Placement into Mathematics 140 (For Life…Placement into Mathematics 140 (For Life Scientists) or Mathematics 171 (For Science/Engineering majors) or Mathematics 202 (For Business and Economics) | N/A |
| Calculus BC | 2 | (With subgrade score of 3, 4, 5) Mathematics 171…(With subgrade score of 3, 4, 5) Mathematics 171 (For Science/Engineering majors) | 4 credits |
| Biology | 3 | Biology Elective (1 lab granted) | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | Chemistry 105 (1 lab granted) (For…Chemistry 105 (1 lab granted) (For Science/Engineering majors) | 4 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | Psychology 105 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | Statistics 212 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Computer Science Elective | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Economics 102 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | Economics 101 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | History 121 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | School of the Environment 110 (1 lab granted) | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | History Elective | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | Social Science Elective | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Spanish 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts…Spanish 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts and Sciences Foreign Language requirement) | 8 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | Political Science 101 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | Computer Science 111 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | Music Elective | 2 credits |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | PSCI |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | BSCI |
| 4 | 2 | 8 | BSCI |
| 4 | 4 | 12 | Not applicable |
| 4 | 4 | 12 | Not applicable |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | BSCI |
| 5 | 2 | 8 | BSCI |
| 5 | 2 | 8 | PSCI |
| African American Studies | 3 | CES 131 | 3 credits |
| Art: History of Art | 3 | Fine Arts Elective | 3 credits |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | Finance 223 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | Chinese 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts…Chinese 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts and Sciences Foreign Language requirement) | 8 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Political Science 102 | 3 credits |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | CPT_S 1XX | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | Fine Arts Elective | 3 credits |
| English 10 | 3 | English Elective | 3 credits |
| English: Language and Composition | 3 | English Elective | 3 credits |
| English: Literature and Composition | 3 | English Elective | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | French 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts…French 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts and Sciences Foreign Language requirement) | 8 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | German 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts…German 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts and Sciences Foreign Language requirement) | 8 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | Italian 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts…Italian 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts and Sciences Foreign Language requirement) | 8 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | Japanese 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts…Japanese 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts and Sciences Foreign Language requirement) | 8 credits |
| Latin | 3 | Latin 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts and…Latin 101, 102 (Counts toward College of Arts and Sciences Foreign Language requirement) | 8 credits |
| Networking | 3 | Elective | 3 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 3 | Physics Elective | 3 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra Based | 3 | Physics Elective | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | Physics Elective | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | Physics Elective | 3 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 106, 108 | 5 credits |
| Research (AP Capstone) | 3 | Elective | 3 credits |
| Seminar (AP Capstone) | 3 | Elective | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Spanish 101 (Counts toward College of Arts and…Spanish 101 (Counts toward College of Arts and Sciences Foreign Language requirement) | 4 credits |
| Studio Art 2D Design | 3 | Fine Arts Elective | 3 credits |
| Studio Art 3D Design | 3 | Fine Arts Elective | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 3 | History 110 | 3 credits |
Source: admission.wsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 531 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 295 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 240 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 237 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 236 |
| Social Sciences | 228 |
| Accounting | 204 |
| Finance | 196 |
Show the other 82 majors
| Operations Management and Supervision | 188 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 188 |
| Computer Science | 181 |
| Criminology | 165 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 140 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 137 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 126 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 117 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 109 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 108 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 92 |
| English Language and Literature | 91 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 89 |
| Animal Sciences | 87 |
| Civil Engineering | 84 |
| Political Science and Government | 80 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 79 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 65 |
| History | 59 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 57 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 56 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 55 |
| Computational Science | 52 |
| Applied Mathematics | 51 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 50 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Advertising | 44 |
| Chemical Engineering | 43 |
| Neuroscience | 43 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 41 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 41 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 39 |
| Biochemistry | 36 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 32 |
| Interior Design | 29 |
| Journalism | 29 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 29 |
| Genetics | 29 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 28 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management | 20 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 20 |
| Microbiology | 19 |
| Environmental Studies | 17 |
| Computer Engineering | 17 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 17 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 16 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 15 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 14 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 14 |
| Human Biology | 13 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 13 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 10 |
| Forestry | 9 |
| Music | 8 |
| Materials Engineering | 8 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Viticulture and Enology | 7 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 7 |
| Physical Sciences | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 4 |
| Agriculture | 3 |
| Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding | 3 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 2 |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | 2 |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | 2 |
| Food Science | 2 |
| Music Performance | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Washington State University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #14 for Hospitality managementof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Pac-12
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Pac-12
Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
21% of men in fraternities · 25% of women in sororities · 23% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Pullman, WA
48,399 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
Nearest hub airport
Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.2 of 20
Elevation
2,545 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
26°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
32.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
22 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,180 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Idaho7 mi
- New Saint Andrews College7 mi
- Lewis-Clark State College23 mi
- Eastern Washington University56 mi
- Gonzaga University66 mi
- Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs72 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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