Washington State University
Washington State University is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in Pullman town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 30,614 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 4,612 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3,736 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 81%). Every year 62% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Washington State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,530, and fees were $1,861. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $23,956 and $1,861 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students30,614 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate81% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 56 | 310 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 4 |
Compare Schools
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Lewis-Clark State College
23 miles away |
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56 miles away |
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Spokane Community College
66 miles away |
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Columbia Basin College
99 miles away |
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Eastern Oregon University
107 miles away |
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The University of Montana
150 miles away |
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Wenatchee Valley College
157 miles away |
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Yakima Valley College
160 miles away |
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Central Washington University
161 miles away |
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Boise State University
221 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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offers 9 nursing programs |
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offers 10 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 04/01/1918 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
Admission
73%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1020 to 1220 |
| ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $494/credit | |
| In State Students | $494/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,226/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $589/credit | |
| In State Students | $589/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,261/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,230 | $22,230 | $55,170 |
| ADN | 70 | $34,580 | $34,580 | $85,820 |
| BSN | 125 | $61,750 | $61,750 | $153,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $29,450 | $29,450 | $63,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Washington State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 28% | $4,498 |
| Other Federal Grant | 24% | $278 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $8,974 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 76% | $5,150 |
| Federal Student Loans | 46% | $5,363 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $15,319 |
$17,885
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,246 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,463 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,199 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,198 |
| Over $110,000$23,277 |
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Student Population
25,277
Undergrads
5,337
Graduates
15,982
Women
14,632
Men
84%
Full-time
16%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
58% |
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Hispanic |
13% |
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Non-resident alien |
7% |
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Two or more races |
6% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
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Asian |
6% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
