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Washington State University - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

By Allen Grove, About.com

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Washington State University Description:

Washington State University in Pullman rests on 620 acres on the eastern side of Washington State, just a few miles from the University of Idaho. The university offers over 200 areas of study. About fifteen percent of WSU students belong to sororities or fraternities. In athletics, the Washington State University Cougar's biggest athletic rival is the University of Washington. Both schools compete in the Division I Pacific 10 Conference. WSU has one of the largest athletic centers in the country.

Admissions Data (2007):

  • Percent of Applicants Admitted: 75.9%
  • Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile

Enrollment (2007):

  • Total Enrollment: 24,396 (20,282 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 48.4% Male / 51.6% Female
  • 85.4% Full-time

Costs (2007 - 08):

  • Tuition and Fees: $6,866 (in-state); $17,180 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $912
  • Room and Board: $7,790
  • Other Expenses: $3,542
  • Total Cost: $19,110 (in-state); $29,424 (out-of-state)

Arizona State University Financial Aid (2006 - 07):

  • Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 73%
  • Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Federal Grants: 16%
    • State / Local Grants: 14%
    • Institutional Grants: 44%
    • Loans: 42%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Federal Grants: $3,563
    • State / Local Grants: 4,585
    • Institutional Grants: $4,166
    • Loans: $4,024

Most Popular Majors:

Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Education, English, Human Development, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Psychology, Social Science

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Washington State Unversity Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.wsu.edu/StrategicPlanning/strategic-plan.html

"As a public, land-grant and research institution of distinction, Washington State University enhances the intellectual, creative, and practical abilities of the individuals, institutions, and communities that we serve by fostering learning, inquiry, and engagement."

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