Washington State Admission Requirements
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Washington State Admission Overview
Washington State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Washington State admitted 86.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-). Washington State is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Washington State is test-free for 2026-27. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.
Washington State Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Washington State University
Acceptance Rate
The Washington State acceptance rate is 86.6%. Last year, 22,060 of 25,462 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in Washington.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Washington State and can you get accepted?
Washington State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Washington State University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Washington State GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.5Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Washington State typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Washington State is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.
The school ranks #11 in Washington for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Washington State Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Washington State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores for first-year admission. Scores are not required, and the university does not use them in admission decisions. Apply with your high school transcript and the required college-prep courses. Scholarships and Top Scholar review use your application and GPA, not test scores.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admission.wsu.edu/apply/first-year-students/
Washington State SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers from the last year SAT scores were reported. The maximum score is 1600.
1020-1210Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores, from the last year SAT scores were reported.
85%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 510
- Math 510
- Composite 1020
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 610
- Math 600
- Composite 1210
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Washington State typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1020–1210) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. Washington State ranks #15 in the state of Washington for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1020 to 1210
View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.
SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Washington State ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers in the last year ACT scores were reported. The scale tops out at 36.
20-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT, from the last year ACT scores were reported.
26%25th Percentile Scores
- English 18
- Math 18
- Composite 20
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 26
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Washington State typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Washington State places #13 among colleges in Washington for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.
ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Washington State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 31, 2027Days left to Apply
153Applicants have 153 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 31, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Washington State University is $70.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Washington State is test-free for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 86.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Washington State University often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236939.
GPA calculator: Washington State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026