About
Facts & Figures
As one of six campuses of the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. We provide baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.
Founded in 1989, the campus blends a rich academic environment with unparalleled regional impact.
Land Acknowledgement
Washington State University Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. We acknowledge their presence here. WSU Vancouver expresses its respect towards these original and current caretakers of the region. We pledge that these relationships will be built on mutual trust and respect.
WSU Vancouver by the Numbers
Students attending classes in the Fall 2025 semester.
27 bachelor’s, 11 master’s, and 15 doctorate degrees across 8 campus colleges.
Featuring 3 stunning mountain views and 6 miles of walking trails.
18,172 total graduates, with 95% remaining to live and work in the area.
Student Profile & Demographics
- First-Generation College Students 40%
- Average Age 25 years old
- Female-to-Male Ratio 51 : 49
- Veteran Enrollment 6%
- International Students 1.2%
Academic Structure & Impact
- Faculty-to-Student Ratio 1 : 14
- Colleges on Campus 8 Colleges
- WSU Alumni Residing in the Region 65,287
- Global WSU Alumni Network 236,150
- Campus Leadership Executive Vice President for Washington State University Statewide Campuses, Sandra Haynes