More selective than 41% of Washington colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Washington State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Washington State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Washington State University compared with other Washington colleges?
Washington State University has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Gonzaga University | 82% | 86% | $35,119 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | 83% | 63% | $10,163 |
| 9 | Northwest University | 83% | 71% | $22,288 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University | 83% | 62% | $24,488 |
| 11 | Washington State University | 87% | 61% | $14,971 |
| 12 | Whitworth University | 90% | 71% | $26,534 |
| 13 | Saint Martin's University | 90% | 52% | $28,119 |
| 14 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91% | 65% | $12,319 |
| 15 | Central Washington University | 91% | 54% | $18,476 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Washington colleges →
Who enrolls at Washington State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Washington State University admissions questions
What is the Washington State University acceptance rate?
Washington State University accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 22,335 of 26,166 applicants were admitted.
Does Washington State University require the SAT or ACT?
Washington State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Washington State University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,249 of 22,335).
Is Washington State University getting harder to get into?
Washington State University accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Washington State University overview