Washington State University - Vancouver 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Washington State University
	14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue
	Vancouver, WA 98686
Main telephone	360.546.9788
Website	https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/
Virtual campus tour	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/admissions/visit-campus
Request more information	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/admissions/request-information
Other sites	Pullman Campus 370 Lighty Student Services Building Pullman, WA 99164-1067 509.335.5586 https://wsu.edu/  Spokane Campus 412 East Spokane Falls Boulevard PO Box 1495 Spokane, WA 99210-1495 509.358.7500 https://spokane.wsu.edu/  Tri-Cities Campus 2710 Crimson Way Richland, WA 99354-1671 509.372.7000 https://tricities.wsu.edu/  WSU-Global Campus (Online Programs) WSU Campus PO Box 645220 Pullman, WA 99164-5220 https://global.wsu.edu/

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Public
Type of school	University
Date founded	1989
Degrees offered	Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation	Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Washington State Board of Nursing (WSBN), American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), National Association of Schools of Public Affairs (NASPAA).
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot	Cougar

School setting

Setting	Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Portland, OR
Population of city the school is in	162,400
Distance from campus to city center	Five miles
Public transportation to campus	C-TRAN's #19 Salmon Creek bus route offers service to WSU Vancouver during the week (service stops at the 99th Street Transit Center and the Salmon Creek Park and Ride). Visit the C-TRAN website for more information.
Student parking on campus	Parking fees vary depending on permit purchased. Visit https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/parking-services  for specific options and prices.
Campus size	351 acres
County	Clark

School visits

Visitor information website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/admissions/visit-us
School visit availability	Campus tours available Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday at 4:00 p.m., and Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Contact to set up school visit	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/admissions/visit-campus

Additional information

https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/about-wsu-vancouver

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	155
Number of full time, freshmen women	194
Total number of full time freshmen	349
Number of part time, freshmen men	13
Number of part time, freshmen women	13
Total number of part time freshmen	26
Total number of freshmen men	168
Total number of freshmen women	207
Total number of freshmen	375
Number of full time, undergraduate men	1,174
Number of full time, undergraduate women	1,343
Total number of full time undergraduates	2,517
Number of part time, undergraduate men	321
Number of part time, undergraduate women	343
Total number of part time undergraduates	664
Total number of undergraduate males	1,495
Total number of undergraduate females	1,686
Total number of undergraduate students	3,181
Total enrollment	3,181

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	6%
Black	1%
Hispanic	12%
Multiracial	6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	65%
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	5%
Number of states and territories represented	23

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	Less than 1%
Number of countries represented	15

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older	32%
64% of undergraduates are 25 years of age or older.

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	$10,512
Out-of-state tuition	$24,531
Fees	$40
Books and supplies	$960
Room and board (live on campus)*	No on-campus housing available at this time
Board and transportation (live with parents)	Board - $5,699; Transportation - $1,434
* 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/
S & A fees are included in tuition amount. Technology fee is $20 each semester.

Tuition rates vary by

Campus/location

Class load (number of credits taken)

Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's)

Tuition refund policy

https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/registrars-office/cancellation-enrollment-refund-policy

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children
Senior citizens
Veterans
Tuition waiver application website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/registrars-office/forms-resources-students
Washington State employees and some on-campus internship opportunities

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Student Financial Services
van.finaid@wsu.edu
360.546.9559
Financial aid office website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/financial-aid
Scholarship list website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Other requirements	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/aid-eligibility
Application deadline (for fall term)	February 15 ( priority deadline)
Letters about aid sent to applicants	Late March through early April

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Institution loans (from the school)

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

Freshman: Vancouver Academic Achievement Award and Vancouver Non-Resident Achievement Award Transfer: Transfer Achievement Award University Scholarships: University Wide Scholarship and WSU Vancouver Scholarship See https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

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

Other

See https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/wsu-awards#academic-achievement  for Vancouver Academic Achievement Award information.

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Kim Hiatt
Associate Director of Admissions
van.admissions@wsu.edu
360.546.9779
Admissions office website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/admissions
Electronic application website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/admissions/apply

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	469
Number of male applicants accepted	304
Number of male applicants who enrolled	168
Number of female applicants	756
Number of female applicants accepted	477
Number of female applicants who enrolled	207
Total number of applicants	1,225
Total number of applicants accepted	781
Total number of applicants who enrolled	375

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: on years each of algebra I, geometry, 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 Native American language or American Sign Language Social Science: three years, including at least one year of history Arts: one year fine, visual, or performing arts or an additional year of the courses listed above
Postsecondary education	Requirements vary by program. Applicants to the nursing program must have a diploma or associate degree in nursing and RN.

Application dates

Admission is available	Fall, spring, summer
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.
Some departments have specific application deadlines for their programs. Contact the Admissions office for more information.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/admissions/apply
Application fee	$50
Application fee waived	Applicants with financial need can request an application fee waiver that includes the contact information for a professional contact who can verify their situation (i.e. school counselor, social worker).
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
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
Other application materials	Essay required for entering freshmen Official transcripts
Applicants with a GPA below 2.50 will have their academic record reviewed more comprehensively to determine admission eligibility. Certain departments may require a higher GPA and have additional prerequisites and/or credit requirements.

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	To be admitted, transfer students must have 27-semester or 40-quarter hours of transferable coursework and a minimum 2.50 transfer GPA. Transfer students with a transfer GPA between 2.00 and 2.49 are considered on a space-available basis.
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)

Military service

Other admission routes

Requirements vary by program

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
Under 400	1%
400 - 499	20%
500 - 599	43%
600 - 699	31%
700 - 800	5%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score	Data not available at time of publishing
SAT math
Under 400	2%
400 - 499	21%
500 - 599	52%
600 - 699	22%
700 - 800	2%
Average SAT math score	Data not available at time of publishing
ACT score
12 - 17	17%
18 - 23	44%
24 - 29	31%
30 - 36	9%
Average ACT score	Data not available at time of publishing

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)

3.41

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	74%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	35%
Between four and five years	15%
Between five and six years	2%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma

Bachelor's

Master's

Doctorate

School catalog

School catalog website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/registrars-office/course-catalog
Academic index website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/admissions/degrees-majors-and-programs

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Semesters
Student faculty ratio	14 to 1

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
Review the catalog at http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/catalog  to learn more about the University Common Requirements or specific department requirements.

Attendance options

Evenings

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Summer school

Optional academic programs

Accelerated degree

Double major

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

Honors program

Student-designed major

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
Study abroad available
In these countries	Over 70 countries
https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/student-resource-center/study-abroad

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Air Force ROTC

Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC, through a partnership with the University of Portland

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Cooperative education

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

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Online registration for classes

Three general use computer labs are available on campus for student use. Laptop computers are available on campus for students to check-out.

Libraries

Main library name

WSU Vancouver Library

Other special programs

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

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Basketball					Yes	Yes
Bowling					Yes	Yes
Climbing					Yes	Yes
Disc golf					Yes	Yes
Dodgeball					Yes	Yes
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Indoor soccer					Yes	Yes
Kayaking					Yes	Yes
Mountain biking					Yes	Yes
Mountaineering					Yes	Yes
Outdoor adventure					Yes	Yes
Rock climbing					Yes	Yes
Skiing (downhill)					Yes	Yes
Snow boarding					Yes	Yes
Snowshoeing					Yes	Yes
Soccer					Yes	Yes
Table tennis					Yes	Yes
Ultimate Frisbee					Yes	Yes
Volleyball					Yes	Yes
$ 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.

Athletic association membership

Sports website URL

https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/student-involvement/recreation-program

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Radio station

Student government

Visit the Office of Student Involvement website https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/osi  for more information.

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	56
Student clubs and associations website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/student-involvement/registered-student-organizations-rsos

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Reading and study skills courses

Tutoring

Supplemental Instruction is a free academic support program available on WSU Vancouver campus. The purpose of the SI Program is to help students better understand concepts or applications of course content while improving their grades. Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction are done through the Student Resource Center (SRC). Visit: https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/src  for more information. Students may also receive tutoring in math based classes through our Quantitative Skills Center on campus; see https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/quantitative-skills-center-qsc  for more information. The Writing Center provides consultation on papers; see https://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/writing-center  for more information.

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Placement testing

https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/orientation/roar-orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Sally Dost
Acess Center Coordinator
van.access.center@wsu.edu
360.546.9238
Disabilities services website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/access-center
Number of students with a disability served in a recent year	34
Barrier-free campus
Designated parking
Interpreters for the deaf
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors

Services for women and families

Child daycare available on campus

The Child Development Program (CDP) is an inclusive, multi-age, full-day (7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) early childhood education and child care program for children ages two and one half to five years. The CDP is in operation for approximately 11 months per year, five days per week, and follows the WSU Vancouver academic calendar. The program is open to all families (both within and outside WSU-Vancouver) who meet the age-based enrollment criteria. Children enter the program in August and are placed on a waiting list for space availability. The program is licensed by the Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL).

Daycare cost

Tuition for preschool varies by schedule option. Full-day preschool, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. instructional time; $950/month

Additional services available for these groups

International students

Minorities

Veterans

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career Services
van.career@wsu.edu
360.546.9155
Career services website	https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/career-services

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

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

Office of Admissions
van.admissions@wsu.edu
360.546.9779
Graduate school website	https://admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/research/graduate-programs

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*	$12,052
Out-of-state tuition*	$25,760
Fees	$40
Books and supplies	$1,134
* Tuition may vary by program
Other annual estimated expenses are $1,434 for transportation and $2,108 for miscellaneous.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	A minimum 3.00 GPA is required for admission and graduation. Additional requirements vary by program.
Application deadline	Varies by program
Application fee	$50
Contact the Office of Admissions or see https://gradschool.wsu.edu/apply/  for more information about graduate programs.