by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Wazzu worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Wazzu is ranked #947 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within Washington, it ranks #35 of 65 for value.
Among the majors Wazzu offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Agricultural & Horticultural Plant Breeding | #2 of 6 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #2 of 29 |
| Broadcast Journalism | #3 of 28 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #3 of 11 |
| Computational Science | #3 of 11 |
| Computer Science / Programming | #3 of 11 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | #5 of 8 |
| General Genetics | #5 of 13 |
| Genetics | #5 of 17 |
| Biology | #5 of 17 |
Below is the detailed Wazzu value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Washington State University is ranked #6 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #35 out of #65 for Washington value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Wazzu financial aid page to be sure.
Washington State University is ranked #947 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Washington State University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Wazzu costs about $19,083. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $76,333 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,236 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,971 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,083 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $76,333 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Wazzu net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Wazzu costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Wazzu degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $112,944 | — | — |
| All Students | $76,333 | #947 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $59,884 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $112,944 | — | — |
| All Students | $76,333 | #35 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $59,884 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Wazzu shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,147 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,723 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,308 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,445 |
| Over $110K | $24,472 |
About 69% of Wazzu undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,107 per year. Get more details on the Wazzu financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Wazzu cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.