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1 FACTS AND FIGURES TRANSFORMING LIVES AND DRIVING INNOVATION WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Founded as the people s university in 1890, Washington State University fulfills that commitment by transforming lives through education, research, and community outreach. In 2015, the University is celebrating 125 years of delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to citizens across the state, region, and nation, and around the world.

2 POINTS OF DISTINCTION HIGH LEVEL OF RESEARCH. Washington State University is one of just 108 among more than 4,500 U.S. public and private universities selected for the very high research activity categorization by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. AMONG TOP 2 PERCENT IN BUSINESS PROGRAMS. The Carson College of Business stands among the less than 2 percent of business schools worldwide that have achieved full accreditation in both business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. TOP WRITING PROGRAM. In 2013 for the 10th time U.S. News and World Report singled out the University s writing program as one of the top 20 in the nation. The program helps students in all majors develop their writing skills. STANDOUT ORGANIC AG PROGRAM. The University s organic agriculture program was ranked among the top six in the nation in 2012 by the Organic Farming Research Foundation. MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO ECONOMY. During the 2014 fiscal year, WSU made a $3.4 billion impact on the state s economy from activities that included university programs, construction and equipment, and spending by students and on athletic events. LGBT-FRIENDLY CAMPUS. The WSU Pullman campus ranks as one of the top 50 universities nationally and one of just seven in the Pacific Northwest for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, according to data compiled by Campus Pride, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making colleges and universities safer and more inclusive for LGBT students.

3 POINTS OF DISTINCTION TOP 20 NATIONALLY FOR ECONOMIC ENGAGEMENT. WSU was one of just 16 public institutions nationally designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University in 2013 by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. The designation recognizes universities that work closely with public and private sector partners to support economic development. ONE OF THE GREENEST. The Princeton Review included WSU on its 2014 list of the green colleges in the United States. EMPLOYER-PRIZED GRADUATES. WSU is among the top 25 universities where major U.S. employers look to hire new graduates, according to a Wall Street Journal survey. STRONG COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching places WSU among 119 national universities and colleges for both curricular engagement and outreach and partnerships with larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the exchange of knowledge and resources. TOP 25 FOR JOURNALISM. The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication ranks among the top 25 journalism schools in the nation, according to a survey compiled by NewsPro Magazine. GENEROUS DONORS. As of September 30, 2014, more than 190,000 individuals had contributed $944.2 million toward the $1 billion Campaign for WSU. Scheduled for completion in 2015, the funds support students, faculty, research, and outreach.

4 PROFILES UNIVERSITY PROFILE Campuses Year of founding Pullman 1890 Spokane 1989 Tri-Cities 1989 Vancouver 1989 Global 2012 Everett* 2014 * The University manages WSU North Puget Sound at Everett, a consortium of universities and colleges based at Everett Community College that offers bachelor s and master s degrees. COLLEGES College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Carson College of Business Edward R. Murrow College of Communication College of Education Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Honors College College of Medical Sciences College of Nursing College of Pharmacy College of Veterinary Medicine WSU EXTENSION 39 offices (one in each county) Research-based educational programs and services for individuals, businesses, and communities RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTERS 8 locations: Lind, Long Beach, Mount Vernon, Othello, Prosser, Pullman, Puyallup, Wenatchee Research on organic and sustainable production, pest management, crop plant genetics, and plant physiology at most sites OTHER STATEWIDE SERVICES WSU West: downtown Seattle Small Business Development Centers: 24 locations statewide Extension Energy Program: Olympia and Spokane Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program: Colville CAMPUS ACREAGE Pullman 620 (core; 1,742 total) Spokane 48 Tri-Cities 202 Vancouver 351 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Undergraduate: 95 majors, 85 minors, 100-plus certificates and in-major specializations Graduate and professional programs: 120 INTERNATIONAL STUDY More than 1,700 education abroad programs Variety of faculty-led, student exchange, and internship programs Top destinations of WSU students: Italy, Spain, China, Germany, and Greece LIBRARIES More than 2.1 million books and 30,000-plus journal and magazine subscriptions Access to additional 28 million items through a multi-state consortium Access to more than 25,800 digital resources, including journals, books, documents, and more INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS 17 sports, NCAA Division I, Pac-12 Conference Men s sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track and field, track and field Women s sports: basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track and field, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball FACULTY PROFILE 2,262 TOTAL FACULTY SYSTEMWIDE By Campus Pullman 1,501 Spokane 221 Tri-Cities 106 Vancouver 191 Other : 1 STUDENT TO PROFESSOR RATIO 10 National Academy members 20 members of the Washington State Academy of Sciences, a state advisory body that provides expertise to guide public policy-making

5 PROFILES STUDENT PROFILE ENROLLMENT SYSTEMWIDE (fall 2014, headcount) 28,686 TOTAL STUDENTS Geographic origin Multicultural 23,867 Undergraduate 887 Professional 3,932 Graduate FEMALE GENDER 48.7% 51.3% 82.9% in state 10.3% out of state 6.8% international 26.5% (excludes international) ENTERING FRESHMEN Average high school GPA 3.29 Percentage with high school GPA > % Average SAT score 1029 ENROLLMENT BY CAMPUS Total Undergrad Grad Prof* Pullman 19,756 17,147 2, Global 2,782 2, n/a Spokane 1, Tri-Cities 1,426 1, n/a Vancouver 3,264 2, n/a * Professional students enrolled in pharmacy and veterinary medicine programs STUDENT LIFE 19 residence halls 36 fraternities and sororities 300-plus student clubs 4 student cultural centers and 40 culture-based clubs Study abroad programs in 70 countries 50-plus intramural and club sports Hundreds of internships, research, and community service opportunities MALE ALUMNI PROFILE More than 196,000 living, in all 50 states and 146 countries 218,523 graduates since 1890 About 66 percent live in Washington Notable alumni include: Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder, investor, and philanthropist Neva Abelson, co-developer of the Rh factor blood test Sherman J. Alexie Jr., award-winning poet, author, screenwriter, and film director William Julius Wilson, prominent sociologist and author Orville Vogel, gifted wheat breeder who sparked the Green Revolution FINANCES ( ) Tuition* In state Out of state Undergraduate $11,418 $24,500 Graduate $11,768 $25,200 Housing and dining** Campus housing $6,858 Campus dining $4,418 * Based on two semesters (one academic year). Tuition costs for some degree programs vary from the amounts listed above. See finaid.wsu.edu/cost-of-attendance. ** Amounts listed represent average of all traditional campus housing and dining plans FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS $280 million (undergraduates, ) PRIVATE SUPPORT $141.2 million (FY 2014/2015) WSU ENDOWMENT $868.6 million, including $405 million WSU Foundation and $463.6 million land-grant revenue OPERATING BUDGET REVENUES Operating Budget $1.8 billion, biennium ($344 million state appropriations, not including tuition) Capital Budget $273.2 million ( biennium) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES $341.1 million (National Science Foundation, FY 2013) 11th nationally in research and development expenditures, agricultural sciences 12th nationally in research and development expenditures, social sciences Questions? Contact: Brenda Campbell University Communications French Ad 446 Pullman, WA [email protected]

6 LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP REGENTS Michael C. Worthy, Chair Harold A. Cochran T. Ryan Durkan, Vice Chair Laura M. Jennings Donald K. Barbieri Kevin Massimino (student regent) Theodor P. Baseler Lura J. Powell Scott E. Carson Ron Sims ADMINISTRATION Elson S. Floyd, President Daniel J. Bernardo, Provost and Executive Vice President David R. Cillay, Vice President for the Global Campus John Gardner, Vice President for Development and Chief Executive Officer, WSU Foundation Melynda Huskey, Vice President for Student Affairs (interim) Christopher Keane, Vice President for Research Colleen E. Kerr, Vice President for External Affairs and Government Relations Joan King, Associate Vice President and Chief Budget Officer Heather Lopez, Director for Internal Audit William H. Moos, Director for Intercollegiate Athletics Roger D. Patterson, Vice President for Finance and Administration and Interim Chief Information Officer ASSOCIATE AND ASSISTANT OFFICERS Anson W. Fatland, Associate Vice President, Economic Development and External Affairs Barry E. Johnston, Associate Vice President for Finance Daniel G. Nordquist, Assistant Vice President for Research Matthew Skinner, Associate Vice President and Chief Enterprise Systems Officer Lynne K. Varner, Associate Vice President for Public Affairs Olivia Yang, Associate Vice President for Facilities Services CHANCELLORS Lisa J. Brown, WSU Spokane Bob Drewel, WSU North Puget Sound at Everett (interim) H. Keith Moo-Young, WSU Tri-Cities Mel Netzhammer, WSU Vancouver VICE PROVOSTS Erica Austin, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Frances McSweeney, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Brian L. Pitcher, Vice Provost for Regional Programs Jerman Rose, Vice Provost for International Programs (interim) Jane C. Sherman, Vice Provost for Academic Policy and Evaluation Mary F. Wack, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education DEANS William Andrefsky Jr., Graduate School Patricia G. Butterfield, College of Nursing Candis S. Claiborn, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Daryll B. DeWald, College of Arts and Sciences Ron C. Mittelhammer, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences M. Grant Norton, University Honors College Lawrence E. Pintak, Murrow College of Communication Paul Pitre, WSU North Puget Sound at Everett Gary M. Pollack, College of Pharmacy Kenneth P. Roberts, College of Medical Sciences (acting) Bryan K. Slinker, College of Veterinary Medicine Joseph A. Jay Starratt, Libraries Michael S. Trevisan, College of Education David A. Whidbee, Carson College of Business (interim) B 5/2015 vjb