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Washington State University
(WSU)
About
Washington State University is a public land-grant research university in Pullman, Washington, United States. Founded in 1890, WSU is also one of the oldest land-grant universities in the American West. With an undergraduate enrollment of 24,278 and a total enrollment of 28,581, it is the second largest institution of higher education in Washington state behind the University of Washington. It is...
Washington State University is a public land-grant research university in Pullman, Washington, United States. Founded in 1890, WSU is also one of the oldest land-grant universities in the American West. With an undergraduate enrollment of 24,278 and a total enrollment of 28,581, it is the second largest institution of higher education in Washington state behind the University of Washington. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 79 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,504
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
- Staff
- 1,304
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
37 subjectsQS
32 subjectsUS News
26 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitscampus of Washington State University in Spokane, Washington
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Washington State University?
Washington State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =423, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =416.
When was Washington State University founded?
Washington State University was founded in 1890.
What are the top subjects at Washington State University?
Top subjects at Washington State University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Science.
Where is Washington State University located?
Washington State University is located in Pullman, United States.