Oregon residents

Accessible Excellence for the Portland-Vancouver Metro Area

WSU Vancouver provides a premier research university experience just minutes north of Portland. Located conveniently near I-5 and I-205, our campus offers Oregon residents a seamless transition to high-quality higher education within the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. Whether you are commuting from Multnomah County or beyond, you will find a supportive academic community dedicated to your professional growth and success.

As a bridge to your future, WSU Vancouver features twenty-three bachelor’s degrees, eleven master’s degrees, and fifteen doctorate degrees* across more than thirty-seven fields of study. We combine the resources of a large university system with the purposeful, small-class environment of a local campus. Explore our diverse academic programs and discover how our location makes earning a world-class degree more accessible than ever.

* Additional Ph.D. programs are officially offered through WSU Pullman, but can be completed on the Vancouver campus.

Financial aid for non-residents of Washington

Cougar First-Year Award

Receive $5,000–$15,000 per year with the Cougar First-Year Award at WSU Vancouver. Eligible out-of-state first-year students can qualify for one of three award levels based on GPA. Learn about eligibility, award amounts and renewal requirements.
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Western Undergraduate Exchange

Transfer to WSU Vancouver as an undergraduate and take $12,000 per year off your tuition with the WUE Transfer Award. Eligible out-of-state transfer students can renew the award for up to four years. Learn about eligibility and renewal requirements.
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Financial aid for Oregon residents

Border Bill

Pay resident tuition rates as a part-time student at WSU Vancouver with the Border Bill. Eligible Oregon residents can receive this tuition benefit when taking eight credits or fewer. Learn about eligibility, eligible counties and how to apply.
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PDX Tuition Advantage

Eligible Oregon residents from Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties can pay in-state tuition at WSU Vancouver, saving thousands each year. The PDX Tuition Advantage is available to Portland-area undergraduate students. Learn about eligibility and residency requirements.
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Questions?

Cougar Center

Admissions & Student Services
Email Address van.admissions@wsu.edu
Phone 360-546-WSUV (9788)
LocationThe Cougar Center is located in the upper level of the Student Services Center.

Cougar Center Schedule

  • Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm