Washington State University

Yes, WSU offers online undergraduate and graduate degrees, certifications, and teaching endorsements. Regarding distance learning, 13% of WSU’s undergraduates and 29% of its graduate students are solely enrolled in online degree programs. In addition, prospective students can pursue various online undergraduate majors, such as business, communication, interdisciplinary studies, science and technology, and social/behavioral sciences. 

WSU is a respected university that has received accreditation, a status awarded to schools that have met national educational standards. At OnlineU, we only feature accredited online colleges and universities. Specifically, WSU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

WSU considers itself one of the leading land-grant research universities in the U.S. and offers undergraduate and graduate students many research opportunities. Online students may even have a chance to participate in several hands-on research opportunities. Online undergraduate students may have the opportunity to showcase their research findings at WSU’s Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA).

At WSU, five of its 139 undergraduate fields of study provide the highest earnings for graduates: (1) Computer Engineering at $81,535; (2) Computer Science at $80,939; (3) Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at $79,650; (4) Construction Management at $78,747; and (5) Mechanical Engineering at $75,620. For prospective online students, WSU offers several online undergraduate degrees in these fields of study.

OnlineU’s proprietary Salary Score metric ranks colleges by how much their alums earn compared to graduates across the country with the same degree. WSU’s salary scores are 69 for undergraduate degrees, 81 for master’s degrees, and 76 for doctoral programs.

Since WSU accepts 80% of applicants, being admitted into one of its online undergraduate degree programs isn't considered too challenging. In addition, WSU is a test-optional school, so the SAT/ACT aren’t required. Students admitted into WSU typically had test scores such as SAT Critical Reading between 510 and 610, SAT Math between 510 and 600, and ACT scores of 20-26.

Follow our checklist to apply for one of WSU’s online degree programs for first-year students:

• Submit an online application through WSU or the Common App
• Pay the $70 application fee or apply for a fee waiver
• Submit high school transcripts or GED (demonstrating a high school GPA of 3.60 or higher)
• Complete the General Scholarship application by January 31
• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or WASFA by January 31