Washington State University Acceptance Rate
Pullman, Washington · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 26,166
- Admitted
- 22,335
- Yield
- 19%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Washington State University's acceptance rate has risen from 82.1% in 2014–15 to 85.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 14,887 to 26,166 (+76%) over that period.
Its 85.4% rate makes Washington State University more selective than about 31% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 42%.
Washington State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,887 | 12,219 | 82.1% | 4,163 |
| 2015–16 | 19,766 | 15,742 | 79.6% | 4,727 |
| 2016–17 | 23,223 | 16,731 | 72% | 4,527 |
| 2017–18 | 22,565 | 16,487 | 73.1% | 4,612 |
| 2018–19 | 22,773 | 17,579 | 77.2% | 5,164 |
| 2019–20 | 21,434 | 16,247 | 75.8% | 4,812 |
| 2020–21 | 21,198 | 16,947 | 79.9% | 4,191 |
| 2021–22 | 18,197 | 15,607 | 85.8% | 4,007 |
| 2022–23 | 19,401 | 16,123 | 83.1% | 3,991 |
| 2023–24 | 26,166 | 22,335 | 85.4% | 4,249 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 15,491 | 13,219 | 85.3% |
| Men | 10,675 | 9,116 | 85.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Washington State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Washington State University's acceptance rate?
Washington State University's acceptance rate is 85.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (22,335 admitted of 26,166 applicants).
Is Washington State University test optional?
Washington State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Washington State University?
Washington State University received 26,166 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 22,335.
Is Washington State University getting harder to get into?
Washington State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.1% in 2014–15 to 85.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://wsu.edu/.