Washington State University-Tri Cities Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Richland, WA · Public · Non-degree-granting · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$12,261
Out-of-State Tuition$28,820
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Washington State University-Tri Cities vs. State and National Averages

Washington State University-Tri CitiesWA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$12,261$15,340$18,082
vs. average—-20%-32%

Other colleges in Richland

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Paul Mitchell the School-RichlandPrivate for-profit256$21,092

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Washington State University-Tri Cities

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$68,905
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$19,500
First-generation students34%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Washington State University-Tri Cities?

In-state tuition at Washington State University-Tri Cities is $12,261 and out-of-state tuition is $28,820, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Washington State University-Tri Cities?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Washington State University-Tri Cities. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Washington State University-Tri Cities?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Washington State University-Tri Cities. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

Is Washington State University-Tri Cities expensive?

In-state tuition at Washington State University-Tri Cities is $12,261, which is 20% below the WA average of $15,340.

How much do graduates of Washington State University-Tri Cities earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Washington State University-Tri Cities are $68,905 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Washington State University-Tri Cities take on?

The median debt among Washington State University-Tri Cities graduates who borrowed is $19,500, according to College Scorecard.