- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.46, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- Average net price: $18,155 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Washington State University reported: an average GPA of 3.46 (2025–26) and an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Washington State University reviews each application.
Washington State University average GPA
Washington State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.46 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Washington State University acceptance rate
Washington State University admitted 22,060 of 25,462 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Washington State University is a public 4-year university in Pullman, Washington, with 21,455 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Washington State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Washington State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Washington State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,155 a year at Washington State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Washington State University with a 3.0 GPA?
Washington State University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Washington State University?
Washington State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.46, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the acceptance rate at Washington State University?
Washington State University's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 22,060 of 25,462 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Washington State University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Washington State University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Washington State University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Washington State University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Washington State University?
A lot: Washington State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Washington State University consider legacy status?
No. Washington State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Washington State University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Washington State University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Washington State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Washington State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Washington State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,155 a year at Washington State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Washington State University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Washington State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Washington State University Common Data Set 2025–26Washington State University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
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