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Acceptance Rate History
Washington State University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
WA · Current rate: 86.6%
College Scorecard · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
What is Washington State University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Washington State University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 86.6%, up from 85.4% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 85.4% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 83.1% | 19,401 | 16,123 |
| 2021 | 85.8% | 18,197 | 15,607 |
| 2020 | 80.0% | 21,198 | 16,947 |
| 2019 | 75.8% | 21,434 | 16,247 |
| 2018 | 77.2% | 22,773 | 17,579 |
| 2017 | 73.1% | 22,565 | 16,487 |
| 2016 | 72.0% | 23,223 | 16,731 |
| 2015 | 79.6% | 19,766 | 15,742 |
| 2014 | 82.1% | 14,887 | 12,219 |
| 2013 | 82.1% | 14,887 | 12,219 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Washington State University's acceptance rate has increased from 82.1% in 2013 to 86.6% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2016.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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