Washington State University can be found in Pullman, Washington (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Washington State University.
The most common majors at the school are in media.
Washington State University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 490 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 510 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Washington State University works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 23,544 students were enrolled in Washington State University.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Washington State University student athletes compete in Pacific-10 Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Washington State University
French Administration Building
Pullman, WA 99164-1009
General Phone: (509) 335-3564
Admissions Phone: (509) 335-5586
Financial Aid Phone: (509) 335-9711
http://www.wsu.edu/
Washington State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 997 | social services, English, humanities, history, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 745 | business management, MIS, business, accounting, marketing, finance, international business, human resources, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 431 | education, teacher ed, elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, health teaching, agricultural teaching |
| Media | 373 | mass communication, digital communications |
| Science | 328 | biology, zoology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, physics, ... |
| Engineering | 326 | civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, engineering science, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 263 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 213 | psychology |
| Medicine | 207 | veterinary medicine, pharmacy, veterinary sciences, neuroscience |
| Family And Social Work | 204 | family studies, public policy analysis, human nutrition, food and nutrition |
| Hospitality | 116 | hospitality management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 108 | computer science, computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Architecture And Planning | 108 | architecture, landscape architecture |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 100 | agricultural economics, agriculture, agricultural management, agricultural mechanization, food science, agricultural journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 92 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer, nutrition sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 87 | criminal justice and police |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 70 | conservation, environmental science, natural resources management |
| Construction Trades | 56 | apparel and textiles |
| Mathematics | 54 | applied mathematics, statistics, mathematics |
| Animal Science And Care | 45 | animal science |
| Design | 43 | interior design |
| Art Studies | 42 | art studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 39 | construction management, real estate |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 38 | agronomy, horticultural science, soil science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 35 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Music | 29 | music theory and composition, music, music performance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 22 | fine arts |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,133 | 99 |
| Master's degree | 730 | 66 |
| Doctor's degree | 180 | 42 |
| First-professional degree | 174 | 2 |
In 2005, Washington State University had a total enrollment of 23,544 students (21,061 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 88% |
| California | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Washington State University offers campus housing for 6,613 of its 21,061 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Pullman, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,193 | 6,793 | 74% | 2,878 | 42% |
| Men | 4,349 | 3,136 | 72% | 1,444 | 46% |
| Women | 4,844 | 3,657 | 76% | 1,434 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (509) 335-5586
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,980 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,985 |
| Room and board | $ 6,746 |
| Room charge | $ 3,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,262 |
| Books and supplies | $ 912 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,542 |
Financial Aid:
Washington State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (509) 335-9711
Washington State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 553 | 210 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 158 | 110 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 376 | 334 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 74 | $107,955 | 17 | $92,957 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 31 | $77,187 | 16 | $79,841 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 20 | $74,091 | 13 | $74,599 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $47,974 | 11 | $49,429 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 14 | $73,629 | 11 | $68,655 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 145 | $90,910 | 68 | $75,389 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 189 | $82,943 | 36 | $77,012 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 141 | $64,457 | 91 | $58,661 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 115 | $59,829 | 95 | $53,762 |
| Instructor | academic year | 36 | $37,967 | 70 | $35,196 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $48,856 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 11 | $60,045 | 12 | $49,207 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 497 | $68,242 | 306 | $53,353 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Track | Pacific-10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 171 | 144 | 315 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 101 | 110 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Animal Genetics
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Plant Molecular Biology
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Washington State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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