Washington State University Admissions

Washington State University is open admission with an 83.10% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply get in, making WSU accessible to a wide range of academic backgrounds. The high acceptance rate reflects the university's public mission to serve Washington state residents, who make up 81.27% of the student body. Students don't need perfect grades or test scores to gain admission. WSU looks for students interested in hands-on learning and research opportunities, particularly those drawn to agriculture, veterinary medicine, or engineering. The university values students who want to contribute to its close-knit campus community in rural Pullman and embrace the Cougar spirit of collaboration and determination.