Washington State University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average High School GPA: 3.46
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1010-1280
ACT Range: 20-26
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), Prepscholar.com, textbook.com,
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 24,278
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate to progressive
In-State Tuition: $12,996
Out-of-State Tuition: $49,952
Sources: bigfuture (collegeboard.org), University website. U.S. News Best Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Pullman, Washington
Setting: Suburban/rural
U.S. Region: Pacific Northwest
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 36°F (2°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 84°F (28°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 20 inches (510 mm)
Nearest Airport: Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) — Approximately 26-34 miles (45-minute drive) from campus
Spokane International airport (GEG) - Approximately 64-90 miles (80- minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @wsupullman
Swim team instagram: @wsucougarathletics
X: @WSUCougars
Facebook: WSUCougars
LinkedIn: Washington State University
YouTube: @WSUpullman
TikTok: @wsupullman
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Mona Plummer Aquatic Complex
2024-25 Men’s Team Roster: N/A
Head Coach: Russell Whitaker
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #33
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #5 in Mountain West Conference
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U.S. News College Rankings
#189 in National Universities (tie)
#103 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#79 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#144
#64
In Public Colleges
#106
In Research Universities
#31
In The West
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#306
Best Employers for New Grads 2024
#82
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A-
Academics: A-
Diversity: A
Athletics: A
Professors: A+
Dorms: B-
Student Life: A
Value: B+
Campus: B+
Party Scene: A+
Location: B
Campus Food: B+
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #128 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #90 of 1,332

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