Washington State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Washington State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Washington State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Washington State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, WSU accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 26,166 people applied and 22,335 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Washington State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Washington State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Washington State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things WSU considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Washington State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Washington State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.49.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
WSU is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Washington State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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