Founded in 1890, Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. is the state’s first land-grant university. The university operates six campuses throughout the state and online to more than 27,000 students. WSU offers nearly 100 undergraduate majors in 11 academic colleges, with business, engineering and social sciences among the most popular. Undergraduates extend their studies beyond the classroom with numerous study abroad programs and community service. WSU prides itself on its research strengths, having been recognizedby the Carnegie Foundation for high levels of research activity. Annual research funding totals more than $350 million. WSU offers more than 700 scholarship programs, awarding about $170 million in scholarships, grants and waivers each year. Just one application allows students to be considered for all scholarship opportunities. There are more than 300 student organizations and over 60 fraternities and sororities; of which, 22% of the student body are members of Greek life. WSU requires all first-year students to live on campus. The Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 conference. Legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow is an alumnus of Washington State University, with the Murrow College of Communication named in his honor.
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