| Washington State vs. Western Washington |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#146 in National Universities #7 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region X Universities #6 in Washington Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,391 Washington Residents $29,950 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,582 Washington Residents $28,707 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,845 Washington Residents $30,467 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,878 Washington Residents $27,389 Out-of-State |
| More$11,543 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,018 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter86.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.25% |
| Lower19.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.94% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger25,685 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,710 |
| Larger21,455 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller13,752 |
| Larger4,230 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller958 |
| Larger3,979 | Online Student Population | Smaller226 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower60% | Graduate Rate | Higher65% |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,450) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,785 | Number of faculty | 1,007 |
| Lower$100,179 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,188 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.