With six campuses peppered throughout Washington, WSU has a palpable influence on the state in which it resides. Its sprawling flagship campus and large student body (about 14,000 undergraduates on its main campus) dominate the small town of Pullman, a scenic (if a little sleepy) corner of the state rich in rolling hills and vibrant landscapes. The hiking trails of Palouse Falls State Park, located about 80 miles west of WSU’s campus, are a popular weekend jaunt for students.
WSU offers close to 100 undergraduate majors. Some of the most popular programs include psychology, accounting, marketing, biology, engineering and nursing, and the university’s agriculture and animal sciences programs are also well regarded. WSU says its Social & Economic Sciences Research Center is the largest university-based survey research center in the Pacific Northwest. The university also offers a wealth of student activities and organizations, and its study abroad department has programs in dozens of countries.
Students can take advantage of intramural sports like sand volleyball, tennis and ultimate disc, while spectators can check out official Cougars NCAA Division 1 basketball and football games. As for WSU's party scene, the fraternity houses are regular hangouts for students under 21, while local bars like the nearly century-old The Coug are popular with the 21-and-over crowd.
