Washington State University is home to over 2,100 international students from around the world. Since 1890, WSU has helped students prepare for their careers by offering highly ranked academic programs, taught by world renowned professors in supportive environment. WSU offers multiple campuses in the Washington State where international student can feel at home.
Washington State University faculty inspire discovery and spark creativity among civic-minded international students. Proud alumni become leaders with a singular goal: making the world a better place. WSU is one of just 115 U.S. colleges and universities—out of 4,600+ public and private institutions—named among doctoral universities with the “highest research activity” in the Carnegie Classification (2016).
International students take advantage of other WSU’s superior rankings such as #1 in U.S. Department of Agriculture research and development expenditures, #1 for research in advertising, literacy (e.g. media literacy) and substance abuse prevention conducted by Murrow College of Communication faculty, #1 online MBA program with a marketing concentration by TheBestSchools.org, #1 bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program in Washington by number of graduates, Top 6 in USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture competitive grant funding for the last 4 out of 5 years, among universities nationwide, and #8 hospitality business management program nationwide by TheBestSchools.org, to name a few.
At a glance
- Founded in 1890
- International students: 2100+
- Countries represented: 90+
- Bachelor Degrees: 95
- Master’s/PHD Degrees: 106
Rankings and recognition
- #37 Best Colleges by Money Magazine in 2016
- #140 Best Universities in USA by US News and World Report
- 1 of 81 Public Universities with Carnegie Foundation’s tier 1 Highest Research Activity
- Top 5 colleges that add the most value to students’ careers by Money Magazine 2016
- #14 International Business Program in USA by US News and World Report 2018
- #18 Biological/Agricultural Engineering program in USA by US News and World Report 2018
- #68 Top public schools in USA by US News and World Report 2018
- Ranked #1 in STEM jobs by Geekwire in 2015
- WSU graduates work for many top companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Expedia and Boeing to name a few
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Costs and exam codes
- Undergraduate tuition: $25,484 to $28,700 per year
- Graduate tuition: $25,216 to $28,200
- Average housing cost: $13,900 per year
| Exam | Institution code |
|---|---|
| SAT | 4705 |
| GMAT | DIRECT |
| ACT | 4482 |
| IELTS | DIRECT |
| GRE | 4705 |
| TOEFL | 4705 |
English proficiency requirements
Undergraduate Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 50+
- IELTS 5+
- PEARSON 41+
Undergraduate Direct
- TOEFL iBT 79+
- IELTS 6.5+
- PEARSON 58+
Graduate Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 66+
- IELTS 6+
- PEARSON 50+
Graduate Direct
- TOEFL iBT 80+
- IELTS 7+
- PEARSON 53+
Academic requirements
Graduate Pathway
- 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
- GMAT 1+
- GRE 1+
Graduate Direct
- 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
- GMAT 1+
- GRE 1+
Undergraduate Pathway
- 2.3 GPA out of 4.0
- SAT 1+
- ACT 1+
Undergraduate Direct
- 2.7 GPA out of 4.0
- SAT 1+
- ACT 1+
Programs
Bachelors (93)
- Agricultural & Food Business Economics
- Agricultural & Food Systems
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Technology & Production Management
- Agriculture & Food Security
- Animal Sciences
- Environmental & Ecosystem Sciences
- Field Crop Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Fruit & Vegetable Management
- Integrated Plant Sciences
- Landscape, Nursery & Greenhouse Management
- Organic Agriculture Systems
- Turfgrass Management
- Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Sciences
- Winemaking - Viticulture & Enology
- Architectural Studies
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Anthropology
- Asian Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology & Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Digital Technology & Culture
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- English
- French
- Genetics & Cell Biology
- Geology
- Global Politics
- History
- Humanities & Cultural Studies
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Science
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising
- Women's & Gender Studies
- Zoology
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Hospitality Business Management
- International Business
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Sports Management
- Wine Business Management
- Communication & Society
- Journalism & Media Production
- Strategic Communication
- Athletic Training
- Education
- Elementary Education
- Social Studies Teaching
- Bioengineering
- Biological & Agricultural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Management
- Data Analytics
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Forestry
- Nursing
- Speech & Hearing Sciences
- Sport Science
- Art History
- Fine Arts
- Music
- Music Composition
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
Masters (52)
- Agricultural Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Applied Economics
- Crop Science
- Entomology
- Horticulture
- Natural Resource Science
- Plant Biology
- Soil Science
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Anthropology
- Apparel, Merchandising & Textiles
- Biology & Biological Science
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Mathematics
- Molecular Biosciences
- Physics
- Political Science
- Public Affairs
- Statistics
- Accountancy
- Sports Management
- Communication
- Education
- Biological & Ecological Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Power Engineering
- Engineering & Technology Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Neuroscience
- Speech & Hearing Sciences
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Health Systems, Management & Policy
- Nutrition
- Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
- Fine Arts
- Music
- Veterinary Science





