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Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

16,449 Students on Campus
Pullman Location
30,019 Metro Population
16,449 Students on Campus
Pullman Location
30,019 Metro Population

About This Campus

Washington State University-Pullman is a top-tier research institution, belonging to the Pac-12 academic and athletic conference, with a strong student body and extracurricular activities network. Our small class sizes, with a student to faculty ratio of approximately 15:1, allow for individual attention and engagement in class participation. WSU has top ranked agricultural, engineering, communication, and veterinary medicine programs wrapped in a large array of impressive elective options. Recreational activities include hiking on Kamiak Butte, biking along the 20 mile Chipman Trail, skiing at several resorts within a three-hour drive, and three student recreation centers. WSU is a large university with a traditional campus feeling in a small town setting where Cougar Pride abounds.

WSU Pullman created the Cosmic Crisp apple and leads global research in agriculture, food systems, and environmental innovation.

Home to Washington’s only veterinary school, offering hands-on clinics, labs, and real-world research for future animal health leaders.

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication trains students in journalism, media, and storytelling on a legacy of global impact.

Helpful Information

Placement and course selection can be VERY limited. Students should expect to prepare multiple alternate course options in and out of their major. During exchange, all WSU courses must be taken in-person, on the WSU Pullman campus.
Experiential opportunities are available in-person and remote. On- and off-campus living opportunities are abundant, and traveling around the town of Pullman is accessible and free for students on Pullman transit.

Location Information

Pullman is located in the rolling hills of the Palouse in Eastern Washington. We have more than 170 days of sunshine and all four seasons. A small town, we are 8 miles from the Idaho border and the University of Idaho. The largest shopping city is Spokane, 75 miles away. Seattle is 5 hours away, across the state.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/07/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Nursing, Education, Elementary Education

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Enrollment in Business, Computer Science, health sciences, animal sciences, communications, and marketing courses is VERY limited and restricted to those admitted to majors from institutions whose accreditation aligns with WSU's. (e.g. Must be certified Business major from AACSB accredited business school to take upper division business classes.). Incoming NSE students MUST have flexibility in course selection. Equivalent prerequisites and math-level requirements are strictly enforced for all courses that require them. Students may only register for WSU Pullman courses, which are almost exclusively in-person, on the WSU Pullman campus. NSE students register later than most undergraduate students.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Agricultural Sciences — Recognizing its unique land-grant research and education mission to the people of Washington and the state’s increasing global involvement, CAHNRS provides leadership in discovering, accessing, and disseminating knowledge through high quality research, instruction and extension programs that contribute to a safe, abundant food and fiber supply, promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities, enhance sustainability of agricultural and economic systems, and promote stewardship of natural resources and ecological systems.
  • Communications — Named for its most illustrious alumnus, The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication is highly regarded nationwide by educators and professionals. It has won national and regional Emmys for student television productions, is nationally ranked fourth in television news and first in the Northwest for its public relations sequence.
  • Veterinary Medicine — Established in 1899, the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine is proud of its distinguished past as one of the oldest veterinary colleges in the United States. The college is fully accredited by four key national accrediting agencies: the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, and the American Animal Hospital Association. The college is also ranked among the top U.S. veterinary colleges in extramural research support.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • General Eligibility Requirements
  • No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
  • No students accepted from campuses within Canada (for Canadian campuses only)
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Not Participating
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/01/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Course Fees/Materials
$0
Term
Home
Mandatory
NSE Program Fee
$150
Year
Home
Mandatory
WSU Sports Pass
$299
Year
Home
Optional
Housing Fee
$400
Year
Home
Optional
Parking Fee
$0
Year
Home
Optional
Admission Fee
$70
Year
Home
Mandatory
IMPORTANT NOTES:

Application for campus housing is optional, but those who apply must be prepared to pay mandatory housing payment of $400 at time of application submission, which will be applied to housing fees.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/01/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $5757
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

NSE students have access to standard dormitories on campus. Most NSE scholars are accepted into Stephenson, Orton, Scott/Coman, Regents, or Streit Perham. Students should NOT plan on being accepted Honors, Global Scholars, Community/Duncan, or McEachern.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2500
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Not a per-meal plan. Requires base rate and dollars for dining. Residence dining account (RDA) can be used in multiple places on and off campus.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: