Washington State University - Tri-Cities 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Washington State University - Tri-Cities
	2710 Crimson Way
	Richland, WA 99354-1671
Main telephone	509.372.7000
Website	https://tricities.wsu.edu/
Request more information	http://tricities.wsu.edu/admissions/request-more-information/
Other sites	Main Campus 370 Lighty Student Services Building Pullman, WA 99164-1067 509.335.5586 https://www.wsu.edu  Spokane Campus 412 East Spokane Falls Boulevard PO Box 1495 Spokane, WA 99210-1495 509.358.7500 https://www.spokane.wsu.edu  Vancouver Campus 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue Vancouver, WA 98686-9600 360.546.9788 https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu  Global Campus (Online) https://www.global.wsu.edu/

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Public
Type of school	University
Date founded	1989
Degrees offered	Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot	Cougar

School setting

Setting	Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Spokane
Population of city the school is in	46,080
Campus size	84 acres
County	Benton

School visits

Visitor information website

http://tricities.wsu.edu/admissions/visit-campus/

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	87
Number of full time, freshmen women	107
Total number of full time freshmen	194
Number of part time, freshmen men	7
Number of part time, freshmen women	8
Total number of part time freshmen	15
Total number of freshmen men	94
Total number of freshmen women	115
Total number of freshmen	209
Number of full time, undergraduate men	557
Number of full time, undergraduate women	705
Total number of full time undergraduates	1,262
Number of part time, undergraduate men	146
Number of part time, undergraduate women	217
Total number of part time undergraduates	363
Total number of undergraduate males	703
Total number of undergraduate females	922
Total number of undergraduate students	1,625
Total enrollment	1,625

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	4%
Black	1%
Hispanic	35%
Multiracial	2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	51%
Race/ethnicity unknown	4%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state	3%
Number of states and territories represented	18

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	Less than 1%
Number of countries represented	6

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

27%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30-semester credits per year.)

In-state tuition	$9,953
Out-of-state tuition	$24,531
Fees	$812
Books and supplies	$960
Room and board (live on campus)*	$11,356
Board and transportation (live with parents)	$5,678
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://budget.wsu.edu/tuition-and-fee-rates/

Tuition rates vary by

Campus/location

Class load (number of credits taken)

Tuition refund policy

Students who withdraw will be charged an administrative fee of five percent of the assessed tuition and mandatory fees, but no more than $100, and refunds are prorated based on week of withdrawal.

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Senior citizens

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Student Financial Services
financialaid@tricity.wsu.edu
509.372.7228
Financial aid office website	https://tricities.wsu.edu/finaid/
Scholarship list website	https://tricities.wsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	(FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Application deadline (for fall term)	February 15 (priority deadline)

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Nursing loans

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Office of Admissions
Director of Enrollment & Campus Registrar
admissions@tricity.wsu.edu
509.372.7250
Admissions office website	https://tricities.wsu.edu/admissions/
Electronic application website	https://www.applyweb.com/wsunivf/index_wsunivf.ftl

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	239
Number of male applicants accepted	166
Number of male applicants who enrolled	94
Number of female applicants	424
Number of female applicants accepted	266
Number of female applicants who enrolled	115
Total number of applicants	663
Total number of applicants accepted	432
Total number of applicants who enrolled	209

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Required high school courses

English: four years, including at least three years of composition and literature Mathematics: one year each of algebra 1, geometry, and advanced algebra; an additional (senior) year is recommended Science: two years, including one year of lab science (biology, chemistry, or physics) Foreign language: two years of a single language other than English, including American Sign Language Social Science: three years, including at least one year of history Arts: one year in fine, visual, or performing arts or an additional year of the courses listed above

Application dates

Fall* application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.applyweb.com/wsunivf/index_wsunivf.ftl
Application fee	$50
Submit these items:
High school GPA	2.0, required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement	Recommended, but not required

Exams

Required exams

SAT or ACT

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Important
Standardized test scores	Very important
High school class rank	Not considered
Recommendations	Considered
Application essay	Not considered
Character/personal qualities	Not considered
Interview	Not considered
Talent or ability	Considered
Extracurricular activities	Considered
Level of applicant's interest	Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Not considered
Work experience	Considered
Related to a school graduate	Not considered
First generation college student	Not considered
Racial/ethnic group	Not considered

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements	See https://tricities.wsu.edu/admissions/transfer-requirements/
Age limit on courses to be transferred	No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
Under 400	1%
400 - 499	34%
500 - 599	36%
600 - 699	22%
700 - 800	6%
SAT math
Under 400	2%
400 - 499	25%
500 - 599	47%
600 - 699	21%
700 - 800	5%
ACT score
12 - 17	19%
18 - 23	44%
24 - 29	25%
30 - 36	13%

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)

3.4

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	76%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	25%
Between four and five years	18%
Between five and six years	4%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma

Bachelor's

Master's

Doctorate

School catalog

School catalog website	https://catalog.wsu.edu/
Academic index website	https://tricities.wsu.edu/degree-offerings/

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Semesters
Grading system	Letter grade, pass/fail (maximum of six courses; general education requirements cannot be taken pass/fail), satisfactory/unsatisfactory, audit for no credit

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	120 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major

Attendance options

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Summer school

Optional academic programs

Accelerated degree

Double major

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

Off-campus study

Study abroad available

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Cooperative education

External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance)

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Computing

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

Max E. Benitz Memorial Library

Other special programs

The University offers online certificate programs through the WSU Global Campus for non-matriculated individuals. See https://www.global.wsu.edu/  for more information.

Sports

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Basketball					Yes	Yes
Boxing	Club		Club
Dodgeball					Yes	Yes
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Football					Yes	Yes
Handball					Yes	Yes
Rugby	Club
Soccer	Club		Club
Tennis					Yes	Yes
Ultimate Frisbee					Yes	Yes
Volleyball			Club
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Student Life

Student activities

Student government

https://tricities.wsu.edu/studentlife/

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	19
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	American Society of Civil Engineers, Environmental Club, Gaming Club, Pre-Health Club, Robotics Club
https://tricities.wsu.edu/studentlife/clubs/

Housing 

Contact for more information

housing@tricity.wsu.edu
509.372.7300
Housing office website	https://tricities.wsu.edu/studentlife/housing/

Campus housing

School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Not required
Housing options	Co-ed

Student Services

Academic services for all students

English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Psychological counseling

Personal counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Gabriella Corona
Access and Student Support Services Coordinator
gabriella.corona@tricity.wsu.edu
509.372.7352
Disabilities services website	https://tricities.wsu.edu/current-students/disability/
Interpreters for the deaf
Services for students with learning disabilities

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career Development Center
509.372.7600
Career services website	https://tricities.wsu.edu/careerdev/

Career services offered

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Graduate Admissions Office
admissions@tricity.wsu.edu
509.372.7250
Graduate school website	https://tricities.wsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 20 to 36 semester credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$11,493
Out-of-state tuition*	$25,248
Fees	$812
Books and supplies	$1,134
* Tuition may vary by program
Other estimated annual expenses are $1,434 for transportation and $2,108 for miscellaneous.