FACTS AND FIGURES

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Founded as the people’s university in 1890,

Washington State University fulfills that

commitment by transforming lives through

education, research, and community outreach.

In 2015, the University is celebrating 125 years

of delivering life-changing knowledge and

discoveries to citizens across the state, region,

and nation, and around the world.

FACTS AND FIGURES

2014-15

POINTS OF DISTINCTION

HIGH LEVEL OF RESEARCH.

Washington State University is one of just 108 among

more than 4,500 U.S. public and private universities

selected for the “very high research activity”

categorization by the Carnegie Foundation for the

Advance

ment of Teaching.

TOP WRITING PROGRAM.

In 2013—for the 10th time—

U.S. News and World

Report

singled out the University’s writing program as

one of the top 20 in the nation. The program helps

students

in all majors develop their writing skills.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO ECONOMY.

During the 2014 fiscal year, WSU made a $3.4

billion impact on the state’s economy from activities

that included university programs, construction

and equipment, and spending by students and on

athlet

ic events.

AMONG TOP 2 PERCENT IN BUSINESS PROGRAMS.

The Carson College of Business stands among the less

than 2 percent of business schools worldwide that

have achieved full accreditation in both business and

accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate

Schools of Business.

STANDOUT ORGANIC AG PROGRAM.

The University’s organic agriculture program was

ranked among the top six in the nation in 2012

by the Organic Farming Research Foundation.

LGBT-FRIENDLY CAMPUS.

The WSU Pullman campus ranks as one of the top

50 universities nationally and one of just seven in

the Pacific Northwest for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and

transgender students, according to data compiled

by Campus Pride, a nonprofit organization dedicated

to making colleges and universities safer and more

inclu

sive for LGBT students.

GENEROUS DONORS.

As of September 30, 2014, more than 190,000

individuals had contributed $944.2 million toward

the $1 billion

Campaign for WSU

. Scheduled for

completion in 2015, the funds support students,

faculty, research, and outreach.

TOP 20 NATIONALLY FOR ECONOMIC ENGAGEMENT.

WSU was one of just 16 public institutions nationally

designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity

University in 2013 by the Association of Public and

Land-grant Universities. The designation recognizes

universities that work closely with public and private

sector partners to support economic development.

EMPLOYER-PRIZED GRADUATES.

WSU is among the top 25 universities where major

U.S. employers look to hire new graduates, according

to a

Wall Street Journal

survey.

TOP 25 FOR JOURNALISM.

The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

ranks among the top 25 journalism schools in the

nation, according to a survey compiled by

NewsPro

Magazine

.

ONE OF THE GREENEST.

The Princeton Review

included WSU on its 2014

list of the green colleges in the United States.

STRONG COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of

Teaching places WSU among 119 national universities

and colleges for both curricular engagement and

outreach and partnerships with larger communities

(local, regional/state, national, global) for the

exchange

of knowledge and resources.

UNIVERSITY PROFILE

Campuses

Year of founding

Pullman 1890 Spokane 1989 Tri-Cities 1989 Vancouver 1989 Global 2012 Everett* 2014

* The University manages WSU North Puget Sound at Everett, a consortium of universities and colleges based at Everett Community College that offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

COLLEGES

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

Carson College of Business

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

College of Education

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Honors College

College of Medical Sciences

College of Nursing

College of Pharmacy

College of Veterinary Medicine

WSU EXTENSION

• 39 offices (one in each county)

• Research-based educational programs and services for individuals, businesses, and communities

RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTERS

• 8 locations: Lind, Long Beach, Mount Vernon, Othello, Prosser, Pullman, Puyallup, Wenatchee

• Research on organic and sustainable production, pest management, crop plant genetics, and plant physiology at most sites

OTHER STATEWIDE SERVICES

• WSU West: downtown Seattle

• Small Business Development Centers: 24 locations statewide • Extension Energy Program: Olympia and Spokane

• Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program: Colville

CAMPUS ACREAGE

Pullman 620 (core; 1,742 total) Spokane 48

Tri-Cities 202 Vancouver 351

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

• Undergraduate: 95 majors, 85 minors, 100-plus certificates and in-major specializations • Graduate and professional programs: 120

INTERNATIONAL STUDY

• More than 1,700 education abroad programs

• Variety of faculty-led, student exchange, and internship programs • Top destinations of WSU students:

Italy, Spain, China, Germany, and Greece

LIBRARIES

• More than 2.1 million books and 30,000-plus journal and magazine subscriptions • Access to additional 28 million

items through a multi-state consortium

• Access to more than 25,800 digital resources, including journals, books, documents, and more

INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS

• 17 sports, NCAA Division I, Pac-12 Conference

• Men’s sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track and field, track and field

• Women’s sports: basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track and field, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball

FACULTY PROFILE

By Campus

Pullman 1,501 Spokane 221 Tri-Cities 106 Vancouver 191 Other 243 • 10 National Academy members

• 20 members of the Washington State Academy of Sciences, a state advisory body that provides expertise to guide public policy-making

15 : 1

STUDENT TO PROFESSOR RATIO

2,262

TOTAL FACULTY SYSTEMWIDE

PROFILES

STUDENT PROFILE

ENROLLMENT SYSTEMWIDE

(fall 2014, headcount)

Geographic origin

82.9% in state

10.3% out of state

6.8% international

Multicultural

26.5% (excludes international)

ENTERING FRESHMEN

Average high school GPA

3.29

Percentage with high school GPA >3.6

26.5%

Average SAT score

1029

ENROLLMENT BY CAMPUS

Total Undergrad Grad Prof*

Pullman 19,756 17,147 2,196 413 Global 2,782 2,062 720 n/a Spokane 1,458 637 347 474 Tri-Cities 1,426 1,211 215 n/a Vancouver 3,264 2,810 454 n/a * Professional students enrolled in pharmacy and veterinary medicine programs

STUDENT LIFE

• 19 residence halls

• 36 fraternities and sororities • 300-plus student clubs

• 4 student cultural centers and 40 culture-based clubs • Study abroad programs in 70 countries

• 50-plus intramural and club sports • Hundreds of internships, research,

and community service opportunities

GENDER

48.7

%

51.3

%

MALE FEMALE

28,686

TOTAL STUDENTS 23,867 Undergraduate 887 Professional 3,932 Graduate

ALUMNI PROFILE

• More than 196,000 living, in all 50 states and 146 countries • 218,523 graduates since 1890

• About 66 percent live in Washington • Notable alumni include:

Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder, investor, and philanthropist

Neva Abelson, co-developer of the Rh factor blood test

Sherman J. Alexie Jr., award-winning poet, author, screenwriter, and film director

William Julius Wilson, prominent sociologist and author

Orville Vogel, gifted wheat breeder who sparked the Green Revolution

FINANCES

(2014-15)

Tuition

*

In state

Out of state

Undergraduate

$11,418 $24,500

Graduate

$11,768 $25,200

Housing and dining

**

Campus housing

$6,858

Campus dining

$4,418

* Based on two semesters (one academic year). Tuition costs for some degree programs vary from the amounts listed above.

See finaid.wsu.edu/cost-of-attendance.

** Amounts listed represent average of all traditional campus housing and dining plans

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

$280 million (undergraduates, 2013-14)

PRIVATE SUPPORT

$141.2 million (FY 2014/2015)

WSU ENDOWMENT

$868.6 million, including $405 million WSU Foundation

and $463.6 million land-grant revenue

OPERATING BUDGET REVENUES

Operating Budget

$1.8 billion, 2013-15 biennium

($344 million state appropriations, not including

tuition)

Capital Budget

$273.2 million (2013-15 biennium)

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES

$341.1 million (National Science Foundation, FY 2013)

• 11th nationally in research and development expenditures,

agricultural sciences

• 12th nationally in research and development expenditures, social sciences

PROFILES

Questions? Contact:

Brenda Campbell • University Communications

UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP

REGENTS

Michael C. Worthy, Chair Harold A. Cochran T. Ryan Durkan, Vice Chair Laura M. Jennings

Donald K. Barbieri Kevin Massimino (student regent) Theodor P. Baseler Lura J. Powell

Scott E. Carson Ron Sims

ADMINISTRATION Elson S. Floyd, President

Daniel J. Bernardo, Provost and Executive Vice President David R. Cillay, Vice President for the Global Campus John Gardner, Vice President for Development

and Chief Executive Officer, WSU Foundation

Melynda Huskey, Vice President for Student Affairs (interim) Christopher Keane, Vice President for Research

Colleen E. Kerr, Vice President for External Affairs and Government Relations

Joan King, Associate Vice President and Chief Budget Officer Heather Lopez, Director for Internal Audit

William H. Moos, Director for Intercollegiate Athletics

Roger D. Patterson, Vice President for Finance and Administration and Interim Chief Information Officer

ASSOCIATE AND ASSISTANT OFFICERS Anson W. Fatland, Associate Vice President,

Economic Development and External Affairs Barry E. Johnston, Associate Vice President for Finance Daniel G. Nordquist, Assistant Vice President for Research Matthew Skinner, Associate Vice President

and Chief Enterprise Systems Officer

Lynne K. Varner, Associate Vice President for Public Affairs Olivia Yang, Associate Vice President for Facilities Services CHANCELLORS

Lisa J. Brown, WSU Spokane

Bob Drewel, WSU North Puget Sound at Everett (interim) H. Keith Moo-Young, WSU Tri-Cities

Mel Netzhammer, WSU Vancouver VICE PROVOSTS

Erica Austin, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Frances McSweeney, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Brian L. Pitcher, Vice Provost for Regional Programs

Jerman Rose, Vice Provost for International Programs (interim) Jane C. Sherman, Vice Provost for Academic Policy and Evaluation Mary F. Wack, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education DEANS

William Andrefsky Jr., Graduate School Patricia G. Butterfield, College of Nursing

Candis S. Claiborn, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Daryll B. DeWald, College of Arts and Sciences

Ron C. Mittelhammer, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

M. Grant Norton, University Honors College

Lawrence E. Pintak, Murrow College of Communication Paul Pitre, WSU North Puget Sound at Everett

Gary M. Pollack, College of Pharmacy

Kenneth P. Roberts, College of Medical Sciences (acting) Bryan K. Slinker, College of Veterinary Medicine Joseph A. “Jay” Starratt, Libraries

Michael S. Trevisan, College of Education

David A. Whidbee, Carson College of Business (interim) 147617-B 5/2015 vjb