Washington State University-Spokane
Spokane, WA 992029600
About Washington State University-Spokane
Washington State University-Spokane is a public four-year university in Spokane, Washington. Washington State University-Spokane awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $68,905 among students who received federal aid.
Washington State University-Spokane: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Washington State University-Spokane—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Is Washington State University-Spokane a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Washington State University-Spokane is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Washington State University-Spokane.
Campus
Location
Spokane, WA
City / state
- ZIP
- 992029600
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
Student aid
Debt & aid
$19,500
Median federal loan debt
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Washington State University-Spokane.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Washington State University-Spokane was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Washington State University-Spokane in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2013 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,566 | $24,648 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Roughly 34.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Washington State University-Spokane in 2024 is N/A students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Washington State University-Spokane completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Washington State University-Spokane graduates earn a median of $68,905 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Washington State University-Spokane.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $68,905. Median federal loan debt: $19,500.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Washington State University-Spokane graduates report median earnings of $68,905 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Washington State University-Spokane.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Washington State University-Spokane graduates.
Washington State University-Spokane at a glance
Washington State University-Spokane
Washington State University-Spokane is a public institution in Spokane, WA.
Schools near Washington State University-Spokane
Other campuses in Spokane, WA when available, plus nearby institutions in Washington.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Washington, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Washington State University-Spokane located?
Washington State University-Spokane is located in Spokane, WA.
How much does Washington State University-Spokane cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Washington State University-Spokane?
About 34.1% of students at Washington State University-Spokane are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Washington State University-Spokane earn?
Median earnings are $53,510 six years after entry and $68,905 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Washington State University-Spokane students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,500.
Is Washington State University-Spokane public or private?
Washington State University-Spokane is a public institution located in Spokane, WA.
Is Washington State University-Spokane an HBCU?
No. Washington State University-Spokane is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Washington State University-Spokane a tribal college?
No. Washington State University-Spokane is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Washington State University-Spokane religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Washington State University-Spokane in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.