Pullman, WA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 85% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21,434 | 16,247 | 4,812 | 76% |
| 2020 | 21,198 | 16,947 | 4,191 | 80% |
| 2021 | 18,197 | 15,607 | 4,007 | 86% |
| 2022 | 19,401 | 16,123 | 3,991 | 83% |
| 2023 | 26,166 | 22,335 | 4,249 | 85% |
Fall 2023 applicants
13,219 of 15,491 women and 9,116 of 10,675 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Washington State University has an acceptance rate of 85% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 22,335 of 26,166 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
26,166 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 4,249 enrolled.
No. Washington State University is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 85% — it has become less selective.