Accolades
A LEADING REsearch
UNIVERSITy
WSU is one of just 146 U.S. colleges and universities—out of 6,500+ public and private institutions—named among doctoral universities with “very high research activity” in the Carnegie Classification (2021). This designation represents the highest level of research activity for doctoral institutions.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
CAMPUSES
WSU Pullman, WSU Tri-Cities, and WSU Vancouver have been recognized as veteran-friendly campuses due to the resources and benefits they provides to vets.
LGBTQ-FRIENDLY
Among the top 39 universities nationally for policies and practices supportive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students and allies (Campus Pride Index, 2021)
TOP-RANKED ONLINE
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Several of the university’s online programs have been singled out for their quality by national outlets, including U.S. News & World Report which listed 5 WSU programs in its top 30 programs in the country in its 2022 rankings:
| Undergraduate business | 8th |
| Undergraduate psychology | 13th |
| Bachelor’s program overall | 19th |
| MBA | 20th |
| Graduate engineering | 27th |
A FIRST-GEN FORWARD AND FIRST SCHOLARS INSTITUTION
In 2019 the university was one of just 80 universities and colleges nationwide named as a First-gen Forward institution, as well as named a First Scholars institution in 2021, signifying WSU’s dedication to serving first-generation college students.
INTERNSHIPS TO FUEL STUDENTs’ FUTURES
WSU is ranked as #14 among public US universities for student internships, according to The Princeton Review’s 2022 list. The variety and strength of internships for WSU students, across all degree programs, give them a leg up for their careers.
FULLY ACCREDITED
WSU is ranked as #14 among public US universities for student internships, according to The Princeton Review’s 2022 list. The variety and strength of internships for WSU students, across all degree programs, give them a leg up for their careers.
A “best value” university
WSU was selected by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best Value Colleges” for 2022. The selection is based on return on investment for graduates due to WSU’s academics, affordability, and career preparation.
nationally acclaimed
writing program
The program supports, tutors, and assesses students’ writing to help them communicate effectively—a skill essential to success in the professional world.
outstanding
alumni network
The program supports, tutors, and assesses students’ writing to help them communicate effectively—a skill essential to success in the professional world.