Admissions Factors
What Washington State University Looks For
Washington State University rates 2 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses and academic GPA.
How Washington State University rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Very important
Considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
86.1%
22,732 of 26,403 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
No waitlist
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.46.
Frequently asked questions
What does Washington State University look for in applicants?
Washington State University rates 2 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses and academic GPA.
Does Washington State University consider legacy status?
Washington State University rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does Washington State University track demonstrated interest?
Washington State University rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
Source: Washington State University’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
