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49% of students pay no out-of-pocket tuition. Financial aid experts are standing by to help you get all the financial aid you qualify for and to help you identify other ways to save on college tuition—scholarships, living at home, jobs and special opportunities.

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Majors and degrees to take you where you want to go. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver offers a personalized high-quality education and an employer-respected WSU degree.

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Join a tight-knit community. Develop lasting relationships with your instructors and classmates. More than 60 student clubs make it easy to make friends who share your passion.

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Meet our Student Ambassadors and find out why they chose WSU Vancouver. These Cougs are eager to answer your specific questions too.

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What’s happening at WSU Vancouver?

Alumni Spotlight: Aaron and Jen Thorne

A Cougar love story: Aaron and Jen Thorne find home - and each other - at WSU Vancouver

Alumni Spotlight: Aaron and Jen Thorne

Alumni Aaron and Jen Thorne found more than degrees at WSU Vancouver. They built careers, discovered community and began their love story on campus. Today they continue to give back, supporting students and shaping the place that changed their lives.

GivingTuesday matching gift supports WSU Vancouver students facing food insecurity

Philanthropic couple matches gifts to WSU Vancouver's Cougar Food Pantry up to $10K.

GivingTuesday matching gift supports WSU Vancouver students facing food insecurity

WSU Vancouver is addressing student food insecurity with a $10,000 GivingTuesday matching gift for the Cougar Food Pantry, made possible by Mark Brubaker and Kristina Lockwood. The pantry is a vital resource as basic needs insecurity rises.

2025 Notable Alumni Award Recipient: Bryan Stebbins

WSU Vancouver alumnus advancing public service and community impact

Notable Alumni Award

WSU Vancouver MPA alumnus Bryan Stebbins leads with integrity in public affairs and civic service, championing inclusion, community voice and student success while giving back to support the next generation of Cougars.

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Love on the Brain

Library Building, Room 201

Family Group

Multimedia Media Classroom Building, Room 23