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Campus & Student Life at Washington State University

Home to about 25,470 undergraduates in 2020, Wazzu is a very large, public university located in Pullman, Washington. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Wazzu offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Wazzu can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Wazzu Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Wazzu Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Wazzu. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wazzu Disability Services.

Wazzu for the Military

While not a "service academy", Wazzu does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Wazzu Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Wazzu for Veterans Guide.

Wazzu offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Wazzu does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Washington State University

Wazzu offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Washington State University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Washington State University

Wazzu has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 25,470 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 22,315 (87.6%). Part-time attendance was 3,155 (12.4%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
22,3153,15525,470

Washington State University is Ranked #314 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wazzu receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Wazzu #314 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Washington State University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Wazzu by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wazzu Diversity Guide.

Washington State University Competes in the NCAA

Wazzu has a total of 599 student athletes, 311 men and 288 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$47,962,255
Total Expenses (all teams)$47,962,255
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Washington State University Athletics

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