Washington State University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,202

2.5% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$17,931

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

3.33%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

79.9%

21,198 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

31,159

83.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

58.5%

2,551 Graduates

About

Washington State University is a higher education institution located in Whitman County, WA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Washington State University were General Psychology (415 degrees awarded), General Social Sciences (394 degrees), and Registered Nursing (345 degrees).

In 2020, 8,389 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washington State University. 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,028 degrees), 4.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1077 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washington State University is $10,202, which is $−18,361 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Washington State University is $10,202, which is $−18,361 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,931.

In 2020, 69% of undergraduate students attending Washington State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,202

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Washington State University was $10,202. The cost of tuition at Washington State University is $−18,361 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Washington State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,931

2020 Value

0.394%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Washington State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,931. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Washington State University grew by 0.394%.

This chart compares the average net price of Washington State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,648

Room and Board

$960

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washington State University was of $11,648 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $960. The cost of room and board increased by 2.19% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Washington State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Washington State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.99% with respect to 2019, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Washington State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.33%

2018 Default Rate

192

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Washington State University was 3.33%, which represents 192 out of the 5758 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Washington State University received 21,198 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 1.1% annual decline. Out of those 21,198 applicants, 16,947 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.9% acceptance rate.

There were 31,159 students enrolled at Washington State University in 2020, and 83% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Washington State University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

16,947

Accepted Out of 21,198

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Washington State University was 79.9% (16,947 admissions from 21,198 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 75.8%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −1.1%, while admissions grew by 4.31%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Washington State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

83%

Submission Percentage

3,484

Scores Submitted

83% of enrolled first-time students at Washington State University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Washington State University has a total enrollment of 31,159 students. The full-time enrollment at Washington State University is 25,976 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,183. This means that 83.4% of students enrolled at Washington State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washington State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.2% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.56% Asian, 6.3% Two or More Races, 2.86% Black or African American, 0.488% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.366% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Washington State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.9%), followed by White Male (27.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.4%), followed by White Male (19.3%) and Asian Female (5.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washington State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31,159 students. The full-time enrollment at Washington State University is 25,976 and the part-time enrollment is 5,183. This means that 83.4% of students enrolled at Washington State University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Washington State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Washington State University was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), Washington State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Washington State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
18,443
Hispanic or Latino
4,650
Asian
2,045

The enrolled student population at Washington State University is 59.2% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.56% Asian, 6.3% Two or More Races, 2.86% Black or African American, 0.488% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.366% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 981 students (3.15%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 1055 more women than men received degrees from Washington State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Washington State University is white (5,028 degrees awarded). There were 4.67 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1077 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Washington State University is General Psychology (415 degrees awarded), followed by General Social Sciences (394 degrees) and Registered Nursing (345 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Washington State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (281 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (372 degrees), and Communications (561 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington State University are Other managers (431,051 people), Software developers (369,656 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (317,857 people), Civil engineers (250,896 people), and Mechanical engineers (182,248 people).

The most specialized majors at Washington State University are Agriculture (281 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (372 degrees), Communications (561 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (79 degrees), and Engineering (846 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington State University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Dentists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington State University are Architectural, engineering & related services (537,949 people), Computer Systems Design (467,962 people), Construction (329,042 people), Elementary & secondary schools (310,510 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (307,915 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Washington State University.

Most Common

General Psychology
415 degree-majorss awarded
General Social Sciences
394 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
345 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Washington State University was General Psychology with 415 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Washington State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,667

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

4,722

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 3,667 degrees were awarded to men at Washington State University, which is 0.777 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,722).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Washington State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 291 degrees were awarded to men at Washington State University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.82 times more than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 343 degrees were awarded to women at Washington State University in General Psychology, which is 3.5 times more than the 98 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 35% of students graduating from Washington State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Washington State University is Female and White (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.862% of graduates (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
5,028 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,077 degrees awarded
Asian
499 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washington State University is white (5,028 degrees awarded). There were 4.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1077 degrees).

4.73% of degree recipients (397 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
2,867 degrees awarded
White Male
2,161 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
660 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washington State University is white female (2,867 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,161 degrees).

Operations

Washington State University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.08B, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $65.2M (6.02%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, Washington State University had a total salary expenditure of $1.18B. Washington State University employs 399 No academic ranks, 328 Professors, and 291 Associate professors. Most academics at Washington State University are Male Professors (239), Female No academic ranks(220), and Male Associate professors (183).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington State University are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 732 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 685 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 564 employees.

Endowment

$1.08B

2020 Endowment

1.42%

growth from 2019

Washington State University has an endowment valued at about $1.08B, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Washington State University grew 1.42% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $777M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Washington State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$146M - Federal
$92.5M - State
$24.2M - Local

As of 2020, Washington State University received $146M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $92.5M from state grants and contracts, and $24.2M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$539M

2020 Salaries

2.97%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Washington State University paid a median of $539M in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($1.18B) and a 2.97% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0715% decline from 2018 and a 2.11% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$127M

Instructional Salaries

1,271

Number of Employees

In 2020, Washington State University paid a total of $127M to 1,271 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

399 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

732 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Washington State University were No academic rank with 399 employees; Professor with 328 employees; and Professor with 291 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington State University were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 732 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 685 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 564 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female No academic rank
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Washington State University was Male Professor with 239 employees, Female No academic rank with 220 employees, and Male Associate professor with 183 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Washington State University.