
Washington State University
- Public
- Research university
Washington State University: international tuition 33,087 USD per year, one-year total cost 59,207 USD, acceptance rate 86.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
Yes: first-year international students can receive merit aid through the International Academic Award and are automatically considered upon admission if eligible by GPA. General need-based aid for international freshmen is not confirmed; emergency support is narrowly limited to final-year students.
Getting in. The school admits 86.6% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 59,207 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 21/3. You apply through WSU application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Washington State University?
International tuition is 33,087 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 59,207 USD.
Does Washington State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes: first-year international students can receive merit aid through the International Academic Award and are automatically considered upon admission if eligible by GPA. General need-based aid for international freshmen is not confirmed; emergency support is narrowly limited to final-year students.
What English scores does Washington State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Washington State University?
The acceptance rate is 86.6%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYes
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
- xoxo Bella2025Vlog
- juj&ken2025Vlog
- Nomadic Scientists2024Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
This amount combines tuition and fees for an international undergraduate’s Fall and Spring terms.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iUnclear
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
Emergency Tuition Support AwardNeed-basedSeparate application requiredSchool page1,500 USD≈ ₫39.1M
This award accepts students maintaining F-1 or J-1 status, but is limited to emergencies and requires the final year of study.
- First year only
International Academic AwardMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page2,000 – 4,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M – ₫104M
This award explicitly targets high-achieving undergraduate international students.
- Renewable in later years
International Merit AwardMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page2,000 USD≈ ₫52.2M
This award explicitly serves degree-seeking undergraduates on F-1 visas at Pullman.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Fall semester: August 1st; Spring semester: January 1st
WSU General Scholarship Application awardsOtherSeparate application requiredSchool page
WSU confirms that its university units award scholarships to international students.
Deadline: January 31
International Year One Progression AwardIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page is an international funding page, but this award’s description does not explicitly state the recipient’s nationality or visa status.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Deadlines
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aidabout106days
- Regular decision (RD)Application+155 days
Credit for exams
WSU awards credit for IB Standard Level and Higher Level examinations; this page does not state a minimum score.
Students who completed GCE AS or A-level may qualify for credit; consult the Cambridge Credit Chart for individual exams.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
65 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data