Washington State University to increase tuition

PULLMAN — The Washington State University (WSU) Board of Regents voted 8-1 on Friday, Nov. 15, to raise tuition by the maximum amount allowed under state law for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The 3% increase marks the ninth consecutive year of tuition hikes at WSU, raising annual in-state undergraduate tuition by $339 to $11,644.

The increase is tied to the growth in Washington’s median hourly wage, as mandated by state law, and is expected to generate an additional $3 million for the university.

Regents were presented with reports projecting another enrollment decline for the upcoming academic...