Washington State University - Vancouver
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Washington State University - Vancouver, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

82
%
Acceptance rate
3.43
Average High School GPA
January 31
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Washington State University - Vancouver?

82%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, WSU Vancouver accepted 82% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,438 people applied and 1,170 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
724 / 898 (81%)
Men
446 / 540 (83%)

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 - Vancouver:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

31%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 31% ended up enrolling at Washington State University - Vancouver, making their yield rate High. 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 - Vancouver by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things WSU Vancouver 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 - Vancouver?

3.43
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Washington State University - Vancouver as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
3%
3.75-3.99
26%
3.50-3.74
23%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
1%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Washington State University - Vancouver. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 31
Regular admission deadline
November 1
Application notification
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