Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

$47,066 - $50,000

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $50,000, and for graduate students it is approximately $47,440.

Washington State University (WSU) is a prominent public research university situated in Pullman, Washington. Founded in 1890, WSU is recognized for its commitment to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". With a vibrant and inclusive campus culture, WSU fosters a supportive environment for intellectual growth and personal development. Renowned for its faculty's expertise and dedication, WSU actively contributes to cutting-edge research in areas such as sustainability, healthcare, technology, and agriculture. 

Pride

Points of Pride

  • WSU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" in the Carnegie Classification (2021).  
  • Located about five hours from Seattle, 90 minutes from Spokane, and six hours from Portland, Pullman is easy to reach by car, plane, or bus. 
  • 75% of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid or scholarships. 
  • 15:1 Student to faculty ratio. 
  • WSU is ranked as #14 among public US universities for student internships, according to The Princeton Review’s 2022 list. 
  • $110,100 Average mid-career salary for a WSU graduate with a bachelor's degree. 

University Highlights

  • WSU was selected by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best Value Colleges” for 2022.  
  • #212 in National Universities - US News & World Report Rankings 2023 
  • #107 in Top Public Schools - US News & World Report Rankings 2023 
  • #177 in Best Value Schools - US News & World Report Rankings 2023 

US News & World Report Rankings - Undergraduate 

  • #75 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs   
  • #86 in Business Programs  
  • #21 in International Business  
  • #86 in Computer Science  

US News & World Report Rankings - Graduate 

  • #85 in Best Engineering Schools  
  • #15 in Biological / Agricultural Engineering  
  • #72 in Chemical Engineering  
  • #64 in Civil Engineering  
  • #64 in Computer Engineering  
  • #58 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering  
  • #65 in Materials Engineering  
  • #71 in Mechanical Engineering  
  • #83 in Computer Science  
  • #88 in Economics  
  • #78 in Physics  
  • #72 in Statistics  

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Accounting
  • Advertising
  • Agricultural and Food Business Economics
  • Agricultural and Food Systems
  • Agricultural Biotechnology - STEM designated
  • Agricultural Education
  • Agricultural Technology and Production Management
  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Animal Sciences
  • Anthropology
  • Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles
  • Architectural Studies
  • Art
  • Athletic Training
  • Basic Medical Sciences
  • Biochemistry - STEM designated
  • Bioengineering - STEM designated
  • Biology – STEM designated
  • Broadcast News
  • Broadcast Production
  • Chemical Engineering - STEM designated
  • Chemistry - STEM designated
  • Chinese Language & Culture
  • Civil Engineering - STEM designated
  • Comparative Ethnic Studies
  • Computer Engineering - STEM designated
  • Computer Science - STEM designated
  • Construction Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Construction Management - STEM designated
  • Criminal Justice and Criminology
  • Cybersecurity - STEM Designated
  • Data Analytics - STEM designated
  • Digital Technology and Culture
  • Earth Sciences (Geology) - STEM designated
  • Economic Sciences
  • Electrical Engineering - STEM designated
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental and Ecosystem Sciences
  • Field Crop Management
  • Finance
  • Fine Arts
  • Food Science
  • Forestry
  • French
  • French Area and Culture Studies
  • Fruit and Vegetable Management
  • Genetics and Cell Biology - STEM designated
  • History
  • Hospitality Business Management
  • Human Biology - STEM designated
  • Human Development
  • Humanities
  • Integrated Plant Sciences
  • Interior Design
  • International Business
  • Japanese
  • Kinesiology
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Landscape, Nursery, and Greenhouse Management
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems - STEM Designated
  • Marketing
  • Materials Science and Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Mathematics - STEM designated
  • Mechanical Engineering - STEM designated
  • Media and Technology
  • Microbiology
  • Multimedia Journalism
  • Music
  • Music Composition
  • Music Education
  • Music Performance
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing (BSN)
  • Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
  • Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Philosophy
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations
  • Queer Studies
  • Risk and Crisis Communication
  • Science Communication
  • Senior Living Management
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Studies Teaching
  • Sociology
  • Software Engineering - STEM designated
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Hearing Sciences
  • Sport Management
  • Turfgrass Management
  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences
  • Wine and Beverage Business Management
  • Winemaking (Viticulture and Enology)
  • Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
  • Zoology

Graduate

  • Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles (non-thesis)
  • Applied Economics (non-thesis)
  • Architecture (non-thesis)
  • Chemical Engineering (non-thesis) - STEM designated
  • Civil Engineering (non-thesis) - STEM designated
  • Curriculum and Instruction (non-thesis)
  • Education – Language, Literacy, and Technology (non-thesis)
  • Educational Psychology (non-thesis)
  • Environmental Engineering (non-thesis) - STEM designated
  • Fine Arts (non-thesis)
  • Interior Design (non-thesis)
  • Language, Literacy, and Technology (non-thesis)
  • Materials Science and Engineering (non-thesis)
  • Mathematics (non-thesis) - STEM designated
  • Political Science (non-thesis)
  • Statistics (non-thesis) - STEM designated
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
wsu.edu/academics/

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • IELTS: 6.5 
  • TOEFL: 79 
  • PTE: 56 
  • Duolingo: 105 
  • SAT/ACT: Optional 
  • Application Fee: $70 
  • Fee Waiver: Available 
 
  • IELTS: 6.5 
  • TOEFL: 75 
  • PTE: 53 
  • Duolingo: 105 
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional for major programs 
  • Application Fee: $75 

 

Intakes

Fall (August) and Spring (January).

Accreditation

The Washington State University Carson College of Business is accredited at the bachelor’s, master’s, levels in business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).  

The Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering undergraduate programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.  

The BA and BS Computer Science programs are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.