Pullman, Washington
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Washington State University (WSU, or colloquially Wazzu) is a public land-grant research university in Pullman, Washington, United States. Founded in 1890, WSU is also one of the oldest land-grant universities in the American West. With an undergraduate enrollment of 24,278 and a total enrollment of 28,581, it is the second largest institution of higher education in Washington state behind the University of…
Best Athletic Facilities
Ranked #6 in Best Athletic Facilities (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Students Love These Colleges
Ranked #6 in Students Love These Colleges (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Most Active Student Government
Ranked #14 in Most Active Student Government (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Happiest Students
Ranked #15 in Happiest Students (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Health Services
Ranked #16 in Best Health Services (2027).
French Administration Building, Pullman, Washington, 99164-5910
Visit University SiteFriendliest Students
Ranked #16 in Friendliest Students (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best College Dorms
Ranked #17 in Best College Dorms (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Intramural Sports
Ranked #18 in Intramural Sports (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Lots of Greek Life
Ranked #24 in Lots of Greek Life (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National rank
Ranked #93 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #102 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #139 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #174 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National Universities
Ranked #178 in National Universities (2025). Source: US News ↗
World rank
Ranked #314 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
World rank
Ranked #401 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $30,532
Room & Board: $13,131
Books & Supplies: $762
Receive Aid: 91%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,370
Pell Grant Recipients: 27%
Total CoA (on-campus): $46,608
Room & Board: $13,131
Books & Supplies: $762
Receive Aid: 91%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,370
Pell Grant Recipients: 27%