The WSU Difference
When the world calls for better solutions and new approaches, WSU students, faculty, and alumni rise to the occasion.
Research that improves lives
Health, clean energy, food production, economic opportunity, security—advances made by WSU scientists raise quality of life worldwide.
A top research university. WSU is among 115 out of 4,300+ US colleges and universities named as doctoral universities with the “highest research activity.” (Carnegie Classification, 2021).
Professors are among the best in their fields, including members of the National Academies—the nation’s highest honor for scientific researchers. Learn More.
Education that opens doors
WSU’s unwavering commitment: give students the tools they need to unlock untapped strengths.
WSU offers 200+ fields of study, including majors, minors, certificates, and in-major specializations, to prepare students for the future they want. There are nearly 150 graduate and professional degree programs.
Research opportunities, fieldwork, internships, in-depth labs, and study abroad programs inspire students to explore the world with passion and purpose.