Top academic programs
Groundbreaking research
WSU scientists’ discoveries improve lives here in Washington and around the world.
Top rankings and recognition
Top rankings and/or nationwide recognition for excellence are hallmarks of many WSU academic programs (undergraduate, graduate, and professional).
Real-world learning
Lectures are just a launching pad. Across hundreds of
fields of study
, WSU students follow up with hands-on lessons:
internships
,
research
, fieldwork, in-depth labs, and
study-abroad
programs.
Individualized guidance
The student-to-faculty ratio is just 15:1, so if you’re a student, you won’t be a stranger to your professors.
Solid career preparation
Each year employers actively
recruit new graduates
during thousands of interviews held on campus.
Extraordinary people
Renowned professors These innovators include Fulbright Scholars, recipients of the National Science Foundation Career Award, and members of the National Academies—the nation’s highest honor for scientific researchers.
Students who make a difference
WSU students actively engage in issues to create positive change.
They make their mark through civic engagement, or through involvement in more than 300 student clubs and organizations, student government, and multicultural student centers. Many students help others succeed by serving as a mentor or peer tutor in writing, engineering, or other subjects.
A place to call home
A great neighborhoodWSU Pullman is called a “residential campus” because it’s home for thousands of students from 50 states and nearly 85 countries. Single freshmen under 20 spend their first year living in a campus residence hall or University-recognized fraternity or sorority. In residence halls, living-learning communities keep freshmen focused; they’re proven to help students earn higher grades.
The University offers nice, quiet apartments just for students with families and graduate students. Many students, as well as University faculty and staff, make their homes off campus in the beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods of Pullman, as well as in surrounding communities.
Students and faculty can access advanced computer labs, high-tech classrooms, and one of the largest library systems in the Pacific Northwest.
Activities, culture, and entertainmentIt’s all right on campus. Just walk to Beasley Coliseum to hear lectures from influential visitors, see big-name entertainers, and watch the Cougs square off in Pac-10 basketball. Join the throng of fans at Martin Stadium to cheer on the Cougar football team. Celebrate and learn at cultural events. Stroll through the WSU Museum of Art or grab a bite to eat at the CUB (Compton Union Building). Students can play games with friends in the Up All Night entertainment series.
World-class sportsBoth students and faculty play in one of the Pac-10’s largest intramural sports programs and can choose from a huge menu of recreational activities. Athletics fans cheer on the Cougs, who compete in at the NCAA Division I level in nine women’s and six men’s sports.
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Biofuels
Partnering with public and private organizations to develop biofuels for the aviation industry.
Animal/human health
Seeking solutions to global infectious disease challenges that occur at the animal-human interface.
Antimatter
Harnessing the energy in antimatter to revolutionize space travel.
Drought-tolerant crops
Breeding drought-tolerant crops that could be grown in arid regions to combat world hunger.