Enriching Campus Experiences
The university places a high value on diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the institution. Over 36% of the student body statewide is comprised of students of color, and first-generation students represent more than a third of the total enrollment. About 14% of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and approximately 5 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment was 25,685 in fall 2024 and WSU continues to see significant enrollment from students of varying means and backgrounds. The university acknowledges that its locations statewide are on the homelands of Native peoples and has established the Office of Tribal Relations and Native American Programs to guide relationships with tribes and service to Native American students and communities.
The WSU community is deeply committed to providing the resources and support students need to become global citizens and informed leaders who thrive in their professional and personal lives. The university annually awards more than $296 million in scholarships and other financial aid to over 18,000 undergraduate students, alongside scholarship and fellowship opportunities for graduate and professional school students. The university continues to seek avenues for expanding college access, such as the Native Coug Scholars Fund, a scholarship program for Native American students funded in part by the State of Washington. The WSU Foundation consistently raises in excess of $150 million annually from private donors—funds used to support student scholarships and academic, research, and service initiatives across the system.