Washington State University is a top-tier public research university with campuses in Pullman, Spokane, the Tri-Cities (Richland, Pasco and Kennewick) and Vancouver, extension offices in every county, and online degree programs accessible worldwide. The University offers more than 200 academic fields of study and confers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees, as well as professional degrees in pharmacy and veterinary medicine.
Founded in 1890, WSU is Washingtons only land-grant research institution and one of the largest residential universities in the West. The main Pullman campus, nestled among the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Washington, serves more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
WSU students work side-by-side with professors whose scholarship and research are at the frontiers of knowledge. Among the faculty are members of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and recipients of numerous national awards and fellowships.
The University emphasizes hands-on learning both in and out of the classroom. Undergraduate students experience groundbreaking research firsthand and gain an edge in applying for distinguished national fellowships and to exclusive graduate and professional programs. Many undergraduates present papers at conferences and publish their research findings in scholarly journals. They enter national competitions in areas as varied as mock trial, interior design, business plans, and robotics.
Across the University's twelve colleges, many academic programs rank among the nation's finest. Particularly well known is the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, named for the Universitys distinguished alumnus, where students gain hands-on experience at student-run television and radio stations. The Honors College is one of the oldest and most respected university-wide programs for high-achieving students, with an enriched liberal arts curriculum and a global perspective.
The University has a spirited sense of community that infuses academics throughout its residential main campus in southeastern Washington. Freshman Focus living-learning communities bring academics into the residence halls, and a Common Reading program for freshmen stimulates discussion in the classroom and across campus.
WSU encourages international experiences for students and offers more than 1,200 choices for education abroad. Additionally, students volunteer more than 50,000 hours through the Center for Civic Engagement annually. Fortune 500 and other employers actively recruit interns and graduates, whom many consider the best qualified in the state.
