Washington State University
Pullman, WAPublicRank 1565 of 1,732Traditional rank 1026 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,147 |
| $30–48k | $8,723 |
| $48–75k | $12,308 |
| $75–110k | $19,445 |
| $110k+ | $24,472 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $12,701 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $12,997 |
| Change | $296 (+2.3%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $29,073 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $13,131 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| 2026-27 resident tuition and fees, Pullman | $12,699 |
| 2026-27 nonresident tuition and fees, Pullman (2 semesters) | $30,370 |
Source: WSU System tuition rates, academic year 2026-27, budget.wsu.edu. Other mandatory fees (recreation, health, transit) are extra.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +12.2% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 62% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 80% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 27% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 30% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,005 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$1,477 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| The Evergreen State College | $10,278 | −$1,164 |
| Bellingham Technical College | $9,416 | $470 |
| Central Washington University | $8,970 | −$933 |
| Eastern Washington University | $8,756 | −$933 |
| Grays Harbor College | $8,353 | −$493 |
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