Washington State University-Vancouver SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
WSU Vancouver’s 81% acceptance rate means a well-matched student has room to be strategic, not just hopeful. Aim to keep your GPA near or above the 3.44 average, and because the school is test-optional, submit an SAT or ACT score only if it clearly strengthens your application.
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Washington State University-Vancouver facts and stats
Washington State University-Vancouver enrolls 2,394 undergraduate students. WSU Vancouver is located in a suburban campus setting. Its profile reflects a focused undergraduate campus within the broader Washington State University system.
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How does your GPA compare at WSU Vancouver?
Key Washington State University-Vancouver application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 31
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
January 31
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional WSU Vancouver, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. With the Regular Decision deadline on January 31, a December retake should be the last one you count on to arrive in time and can give you one more chance to improve a superscore where considered.
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What you'll actually pay
At WSU Vancouver, in-state tuition is $11,902 and out-of-state tuition is $28,460. Submit the FAFSA by the January 31 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
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At WSU Vancouver, out-of-state tuition is $28,460, compared with $11,902 for in-state tuition. Room and board is $17,774, so living expenses can make up a significant share of the total bill. Students should expect costs to vary by tuition category, housing choices, and financial need.
⬡ LangSmith41a7b2f2-46e9-4c4b-970d-2c09b39dab2aStudent life at Washington State University-Vancouver
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No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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